Legislation Advances To Enhance Air Safety After Midair Collision
The US House has overwhelmingly approved the Air Safety Alert Act, which mandates the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology to enhance air safety. The bill was introduced in response to a midair collision near Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025. The legislation aims to prevent similar incidents in the future by requiring the use of ADS-B technology. The amended version of the bill has passed key House committees, but Senate leaders still object to certain provisions. The development was reported by Aviation International News.