Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026 (ALERT Act)
The Act aims to improve safety by requiring certain aircraft to be equipped with collision mitigation technologies (ACAS-Xa, ACAS-Xr). It also introduces updates to air traffic control procedures, including timely post-incident drug and alcohol testing, and rules for cooperation with Department of Defense aviation to ensure safe separation in the airspace.
Key points
Requirement to install collision avoidance systems (ACAS-Xa, ACAS-Xr) in selected aircraft and rotorcraft.
Improved safety around airports, including modifications to helicopter routes in the vicinity of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Requirement for timely post-accident and post-incident drug and alcohol testing for air traffic controllers.
Requirement for Department of Defense manned rotary wing aircraft operating in the National Capital Region to transmit an ADS-B Out broadcast, with certain exceptions.
Status:
Introduced
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