House Passes Aviation Safety Bill After Deadly Midair Collision
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The House has approved a new aviation safety bill aimed at preventing future midair collisions, following last year’s deadly crash near Washington, D.C. that killed 67 people.
Lawmakers say the legislation addresses key safety recommendations by requiring aircraft flying near busy airports to be equipped with advanced tracking and locator systems.
The National Transportation Safety Board has said such technology could have helped prevent the collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter.
The bill now moves forward as lawmakers continue working to strengthen the measure and build broader support before it becomes law.
Lawmakers say the legislation addresses key safety recommendations by requiring aircraft flying near busy airports to be equipped with advanced tracking and locator systems.
The National Transportation Safety Board has said such technology could have helped prevent the collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter.
The bill now moves forward as lawmakers continue working to strengthen the measure and build broader support before it becomes law.
