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This bill (the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform or ROTOR Act) aims to improve aviation safety by implementing new requirements for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) equipment on aircraft. The bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue regulations mandating that aircraft equipped with ADS-B Out (which broadcasts the aircraft's location) must also be equipped with ADS-B In equipment by December 31, 2031, which provides pilots with real-time information about nearby aircraft locations and traffic advisories. The legislation includes provisions for a phased implementation, low-cost alternatives for smaller aircraft, and creates multiple layers of oversight, including requiring the FAA to conduct safety reviews of military and civilian aircraft operations at various airport classes, establish a new FAA-Department of Defense coordination office, and create memorandums of understanding between the FAA and military branches to share safety information. Additionally, the bill requires the Army Inspector General to conduct an audit of the Army's coordination with the FAA, pilot training standards, and ADS-B Out usage, with specific focus on operations in the National Capital Region. The overall goal is to enhance aviation safety by improving situational awareness and communication between different types of aircraft and air traffic control systems.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6222/all-info