An aviation safety bill, known as the Alert Act, is set for a House vote, aiming to prevent incidents like last year’s deadly midair collision between a jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C. The bill, supported by industry groups, mandates key locator systems for aircraft near busy airports, a recommendation from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) since 2008. This technology could have averted the crash that killed 67 people, including 28 figure skaters. While the revised bill addresses NTSB concerns, victims’ families and some senators believe it needs stricter timelines. The bill requires two-thirds House approval to proceed to the Senate, where a similar measure previously failed. The crash highlighted issues with helicopter routes and air traffic control practices.
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Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces a House vote
