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February 9, 2026
US Aviation Administration Changes Rules: "Black Boxes" Must Now Record at Least 25 Hours
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has enacted a rule that significantly extends the mandatory recording time for cockpit voice recordings on CVR devices. Instead of the current two hours, new devices on most newly manufactured aircraft will be required to store at least 25 hours of audio data.
TL;DR
- The FAA has issued a new rule affecting cockpit voice recorders (CVRs).
- The mandatory recording time for CVRs has been significantly extended.
- New devices on most newly manufactured aircraft must store at least 25 hours of audio data.
- This is an increase from the previous requirement of two hours.