Lawmakers Urge New Guardrails on Aircraft Tracking Amid Growing Concerns
A US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing has reignited a debate over ADS-B tracking, with lawmakers pushing for new guardrails around aircraft tracking. The Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act (PAPA) aims to restrict ADS-B use to safety functions, while also including transparency provisions for airports imposing landing fees on general aviation aircraft. Supporters argue that the measure will reinforce ADS-B’s original purpose while giving pilots confidence their broadcasts will not be used for unintended tracking. AeroTime reports.