Senate Committee Set to Vote on ROTOR Act
Bill requires civilian and military aircraft to use ADS-B navigation technology.
Bill requires civilian and military aircraft to use ADS-B navigation technology.
Other relatives are expected to join the lawsuit over the fatal midair collision.
Investigation will focus on FAA’s oversight of Washington National Airport.
Supporters say the proposal will help prevent a repeat of the fatal aircraft collision over Washington, D.C., in January.
Agency continues to investigate the midair crash, which killed 67 people.
‘Inability to coordinate effectively’ between federal departments involved faces scrutiny.
Acting administrator Chris Rocheleau describes the measure during a Senate hearing on the NTSB’s preliminary report on January’s fatal midair collision.
Accident raises questions about what role radio frequencies may have played in pilot awareness of other aircraft.
Bombardier CRJ-700 was on approach at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The break was minor, according to the air carrier.