The United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, chaired by Ted Cruz, has drafted the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act, requiring all aircraft and helicopters to be equipped with ADS-B In technology.

The legislation also aims to close a loophole that permits the US Department of Defence to fly aircraft domestically without having to use ADS-B Out technology, “enhancing oversight” of helicopter routes near commercial service airports. Requiring quarterly reports on ADS-B…

Source: ch aviation
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