H.R.2698 - Federal Government - To authorize appropriations for the civil aviation research and development projects and activities of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.

To authorize appropriations for the civil aviation research and development projects and activities of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. 9/17/2007--Reported to House amended.    (There is 1 other summary) Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2011 for specified Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) civil aviation research and development (R&D) projects and activities. Amends the Vision 100-Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act to: (1) provide for a Director to head the Next Generation Air Transportation System Joint Planning and Development Office (Office), to serve as Associate Administrator for the Next Generation Air Transportation System, and to co-chair the Joint Resources Council; (2) revise Office responsibilities, including to require the creation of a transition plan for implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System;[...]

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