What Happened
Automatic Dependent Surveillance System Improvements Gain Momentum
The development of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) ‘In’ technology is advancing ahead of potential mandates, following a fatal midair collision between a U.S. Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and a Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet. The incident has generated urgent calls for mandatory ADS-B ‘In’ to improve air traffic safety. According to Aviation Week, the advancements in ADS-B ‘In’ technology may lead to improved safety measures in the aerospace industry.