Core Points - The U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee 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] Summary by Sections Aviation Safety Legislation - 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 [1] - The bill also includes provisions for safety reviews at Reagan National Airport and other major airports in the U.S. [1] Recent Aviation Incidents - The National Transportation Safety Board reported approximately 15,200 incidents of commercial flights being too close to helicopters near Reagan National Airport from October 2021 to December 2024, with 85 near-miss incidents [2] - Recent aviation safety incidents include a United Airlines flight that reportedly collided with a weather balloon, leading to a damaged windshield and an emergency landing [2]
美参议院一委员会通过法案 管控空域的飞机须配ADS-B系统
Xin Hua She·2025-10-23 01:11