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ALPA Criticizes ALERT Act Over ADS-B In Requirements

February 23, 2026

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Key Takeaways

ALPA opposes the ALERT Act due to insufficient ADS-B In requirements.
The union argues ADS-B In could have prevented a 2025 midair collision.
ALPA supports the Senate's ROTOR Act instead.
The union seeks a clear mandate for ADS-B In in commercial aircraft.

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Strategic Implications

The debate over the ALERT Act may indicate a growing divide between industry and regulators on safety measures. ALPA's push for ADS-B In could suggest a shift in pilot union priorities towards proactive safety technologies, which may influence future aviation policy and legislation.

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What Happened

Pilot Union Seeks Stronger Safety Measures After Midair Collision

The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) is criticizing the US House’s newly introduced ALERT Act, saying it does not go far enough to prevent midair collisions. ALPA argues that the bill’s lack of a clear mandate for ADS-B In technology with a cockpit traffic display falls short of the National Transportation Safety Board’s recommendations. The union is instead backing the Senate’s ROTOR Act, which it believes better addresses the need for enhanced safety measures. According to AeroTime, ALPA plans to work with lawmakers to refine the ALERT Act and implement the NTSB’s recommendations.

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