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New House bill targets Chinese ownership of Cirrus Aircraft
Two Republican lawmakers have introduced a House bill to examine past foreign acquisitions of American aviation manufacturers, specifically targeting China's ownership of Cirrus Aircraft. The proposed legislation would expand the authority of federal regulators to review previous deals and potentially force divestitures if national security risks are identified. It also mandates cybersecurity audits for avionics and flight controls built by foreign-owned entities. This matters to pilots because the outcome could reshape the supply chain and corporate backing of the industry's most popular piston training aircraft.