MI SR0026

Urges the Federal Aviation Administration to reconsider its national policy notice and proposed airworthiness directive that would prohibit offset loading of sea-land containers on aircraft like the Boeing 747.

States that offset loading has been safely used by the air cargo industry for over four decades and is incorporated into International Air Transport Association (IATA) standards as of January 2015, with no recorded accidents or incidents.

Argues that the FAA's 2014 safety tests were flawed because they did not reflect actual offset loading methods used under IATA standards, while more recent testing under prescribed standards demonstrated the method is safe.

Contends that prohibiting offset loading will place U.S. air cargo carriers at a competitive disadvantage compared to foreign carriers, who will continue using IATA specifications, reducing cargo capacity and increasing costs.

Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the FAA Administrator and Michigan's congressional delegation.