Bill Would Limit Use of ADS-B Data

Sponsors contend fees and charges discouraging general aviation.

Zach Vasile

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET

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Edited By: Steve Spears

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Congressional lawmakers have introduced the "Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act" to prevent the misuse of ADS-B data.
The bill aims to block government agencies and private companies from using ADS-B data to impose fees on pilots or initiate investigations based solely on this information.
Sponsors argue that such misuse discourages general aviation pilots and could lead them to avoid using mandated safety technology.
The legislation seeks to limit ADS-B data usage strictly to air traffic controllers for purposes of safety and efficiency, addressing privacy concerns raised by the aviation community.

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A group of congressional lawmakers has introduced a bill that would block government agencies and private companies from using ADS-B data to impose fees on pilots.

The Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act would limit the use of ADS-B data to air traffic controllers (ATCs) for purposes of safety and efficiency. It would also ensure that investigations cannot be initiated on the basis of ADS-B data alone.