What Happened
Agency Shields Industry-Submitted Safety Information From Public Disclosure
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finalized an order to protect certain voluntarily submitted aviation safety information from public disclosure. The order, published in the Federal Register, covers data provided through the US Aviation Safety Team (USAST), a government-industry partnership that identifies safety risks across the National Airspace System. This move aims to encourage the sharing of sensitive safety information, which could help the FAA prevent incidents and improve overall aviation safety. The order was reported by an unknown source.