ADVANCED COCKPIT DISPLAYS.

SEC. 306. ADVANCED COCKPIT DISPLAYS. (a) In General.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall initiate a review of heads-up display systems, heads-down display systems employing synthetic vision systems, and enhanced vision systems (in this section referred to as “HUD systems”, “SVS”, and “EVS”, respectively). (b) Contents.—The review shall— (1) evaluate the impacts of single- and dual-installed HUD systems, SVS, and EVS on the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations within the national airspace system; and (2) review a sufficient quantity of commercial aviation accidents or incidents in order to evaluate if HUD systems, SVS, or EVS would have produced a better outcome in each accident or incident. (c) Consultation.—In conducting the review, the Administrator shall consult with aviation manufacturers, representatives of pilot groups, aviation safety organizations, and any government agencies the Administrator considers appropriate. (d) Report.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing the results of the review, the actions the Administrator plans to take with respect to the systems reviewed, and the associated timeline for such actions.