via AOPA
Support is growing for legislation that would prohibit the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data to collect fees from pilots. AOPA said the federal Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act is gaining cosponsors in Congress while similar efforts continue at the state level. Florida lawmakers have advanced a related bill to the governor, and Montana previously enacted protections in 2025, with more than a dozen other states considering comparable measures. AOPA also noted support from airports in several states and pointed to testimony from NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy, who said the practice should be prohibited because ADS-B is a safety tool and should not be used as a revenue source for pilot fees.
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iFlightPlanner Comment:
As efforts to restrict misuse of ADS-B data gain momentum, it reinforces the importance of understanding how ADS-B is intended to support safety and situational awareness. For a deeper look at ADS-B capabilities and how they fit into your planning workflow, see the ADS-B devices compatible with iFlightPlanner.
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