Congress Advances ROTOR Act Mandating Universal Anti-Collision Technology for All Aircraft by 2031

67 people died in the January 2025 Potomac River midair collision that directly prompted this legislation

ADS-B In would have given Flight 5342 pilots a 59-second collision warning — the existing TCAS II system gave 19 seconds

The NTSB first recommended ADS-B In roughly 17 years before this mandate — it has never been federally required

43 general aviation midair collisions killed 79 people from 2016–2021; 80% occurred within 10 miles of an airport

ADS-B Out installations — the simpler predecessor technology — cost general aviation operators $5,000–$6,000 and up per aircraft