What Happened
Federal Order Safeguards Voluntary Safety Data To Enhance Aviation Safety
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an order designating U.S. Aviation Safety Team (USAST) information as protected from disclosure, aiming to encourage voluntary industry participation in safety analysis. The designation applies to non-FAA members of the USAST, aviation community safety teams, and workgroups chartered by the USAST. The order responds to comments received in response to the Notice published on August 1, 2025, and is intended to support a collaborative, data-driven strategy to reduce the risk of fatal and non-fatal aviation incidents and accidents. This development was reported in the Federal Register.