Bills to stop ADS-B misuse introduced in Congress

Bills to stop ADS-B misuse introduced in Congress

Two members of Congress, who are also pilots, have introduced the Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act to stop the misuse of ADS-B.

Bill Would Limit Use of ADS-B Data

A group of congressional lawmakers has introduced a bill that would block government agencies and private companies from using ADS-B data to impose fees on pilots. The Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act would limit the use of ADS-B data to air traffic controllers (ATCs) for purposes of safety and efficiency. It would also ensure that investigations cannot be initiated on the basis of ADS-B data alone. The bill’s sponsors, which include Senators Ted …