航空安全事故频发 美参议院一委员会通过空域管控法案

Core Points - The U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has passed a bipartisan aviation safety bill requiring all aircraft in controlled airspace to use the ADS-B tracking system [1] - The bill mandates that by the end of 2031, all civil aircraft and military helicopters near commercial airliners must be equipped with the ADS-B system [1] - The legislation aims to enhance oversight of mixed air traffic involving jets and helicopters, as well as routes near commercial airports [1] Group 1 - The aviation safety bill was prompted by a tragic incident in January where a passenger plane collided with a military helicopter, resulting in 67 fatalities [1] - The ADS-B system transmits aircraft location data to air traffic control and other aircraft in the vicinity, improving situational awareness [1] - The bill also calls for safety reviews at Reagan National Airport and other major airports, along with audits by the Army Inspector General's office [1] Group 2 - Recent data from the National Transportation Safety Board indicates approximately 15,200 incidents of close proximity between commercial flights and helicopters near Reagan National Airport from October 2021 to December 2024, with 85 near-miss incidents [2] - The bill still requires approval from the full Senate, followed by the House of Representatives, before being sent to the President for signing [3] - There has been a rise in aviation safety incidents, including a recent event where a United Airlines flight reportedly collided with a weather balloon, leading to an emergency landing [3]