The proposed rulemaking set to be published Wednesday will add new cybersecurity requirements to the "airworthiness" of a newly built plane, emphasizing federal priority on cybersecurity.
The FAA warned that industry trends of increasing connectivity could introduce vulnerabilities to airplanes from new sources, such as maintenance laptops or airline gate link networks.
The proposal is also aimed at "harmonizing" existing regulations in an effort to reduce costs and the time needed to approve new or changed equipment, benefiting multiple sectors.
The agency said any new designs should take into account and mitigate cyber threats, highlighting the importance of integrating cybersecurity into the lifecycle of aircraft.
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