In a report released earlier this month, the FAA documents a much slower than expected response to its general aviation ADS-B rebate program.
ADS-B Rebate Program Sees Dwindling Interest
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA's general aviation ADS-B rebate program has experienced a much slower-than-expected response, with only 5,008 of the 20,000 available rebates processed to date.
- This participation rate is significantly below the FAA's projected goal of 12,000 reservations by April, leaving nearly 15,000 rebates unclaimed.
- The program offers a $500 rebate to help pilots equip their aircraft for the January 1, 2020, ADS-B mandate, with the final deadline to reserve a rebate set for September 18, 2017.
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