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If Pilots Stop Trusting Safety Broadcasts, What Happens to Universal Conspicuity?

May 21, 2026 by Miriam McNabb 1 Comment

AOPA’s opposition to ADS-B billing highlights a growing issue for both crewed and uncrewed aviation News and Commentary. A new statement from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association may have implications far beyond general aviation airport fees. This week, AOPA publicly supported comments from FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford opposing the use of ADS-B data for billing and … [Read more...] about If Pilots Stop Trusting Safety Broadcasts, What Happens to Universal Conspicuity?

Why the ADS-B Fee Debate Matters for the Future of Drones and Shared Airspace

March 12, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

As lawmakers move to limit the use of ADS-B data for fee collection, the debate highlights broader issues around surveillance data, safety technology, and the future integration of drones into shared airspace. News and Commentary.  Support is growing across the United States for legislation that would prohibit the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data … [Read more...] about Why the ADS-B Fee Debate Matters for the Future of Drones and Shared Airspace

House Blocks ROTOR Act; Focus Shifts to ALERT Act and ADS-B Policy

February 25, 2026 by Miriam McNabb 1 Comment

AOPA urges action on collision avoidance and pilot privacy as Congress debates next steps The U.S. House of Representatives has failed to pass the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act, known as the ROTOR Act, following months of debate after last year’s fatal midair collision near Washington, D.C. The accident, which claimed 67 lives over the Potomac … [Read more...] about House Blocks ROTOR Act; Focus Shifts to ALERT Act and ADS-B Policy

ADS-B, Privacy, and the Growing Tension in a Shared Airspace

January 23, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

AOPA Calls Members to Action to Limit ADS-B Misuse  (News and Commentary.) The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has launched a new call to action urging its members to support federal legislation aimed at limiting how Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast data can be used. The effort reflects growing concern among general aviation pilots that a system … [Read more...] about ADS-B, Privacy, and the Growing Tension in a Shared Airspace

AOPA Calls on FAA to Address ADS-B Privacy and Enforcement Issues

February 18, 2025 by Miriam McNabb 1 Comment

Pilots Express Concern Over Expanded Use of ADS-B Data The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address growing concerns over the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data. AOPA President and CEO Darren Pleasance recently sent a letter to Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau, asking the … [Read more...] about AOPA Calls on FAA to Address ADS-B Privacy and Enforcement Issues

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