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This bill, known as the Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act of 2025 (PAPA Act), establishes significant restrictions on the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data, which is a technology that allows aircraft to broadcast their precise location, altitude, and other information. The bill prohibits using ADS-B data to identify aircraft owners or operators for revenue generation purposes without their consent, while allowing air traffic controllers to use the data for tracking and improving air traffic safety and efficiency. Additionally, the bill limits the ability of federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal officials to use this data for other purposes. The legislation also introduces new requirements for public-use airports before they can impose landing or takeoff fees on general aviation aircraft (defined as aircraft used for personal, recreational, or flight training purposes). These requirements include publicly disclosing efforts to reduce expenses, explore alternative revenue sources, provide detailed cost estimates for airside safety projects, and assess the potential impact of fees on the local general aviation ecosystem. Any fees collected from general aviation aircraft can only be used for airside safety projects, ensuring transparency and restricting potential misuse of funds.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4146/all-info