The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a major update to regulations regarding Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR), increasing the recording duration from 2 hours to 25 hours for all newly manufactured aircraft.
This change aims to provide more comprehensive data for aircraft accident investigations. Longer recordings will play a critical role in safety inquiries and contribute to efforts to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The FAA’s decision was made in line with international aviation safety standards set by ICAO and EASA. The new regulation will take effect on February 2, 2026.
