California Pilots Challenge Use of ADS-B Data for Aircraft Taxes
Los Angeles County is using ADS-B data to identify aircraft for property-tax collection.
Los Angeles County is using ADS-B data to identify aircraft for property-tax collection.
Authorities say the agricultural aircraft was struck by gunfire during spraying operations in Indiana last summer.
Section 105 would restrict the use of ADS-B data to identify aircraft for revenue collection without an owner or operator’s consent.
Kelly and Gallego cited GA departure procedures, established noise gates and projected community impacts.
The Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act would require the FAA to publish a certification plan and expected time ranges for advanced aircraft projects.
Existing prohibitions remain in place while the agency studies impairment and return-to-duty standards.
The roadmap retains the 2030 goal while leaving the detailed schedules for its national and Alaska phases unsettled.
The agency wants lawmakers to reconcile competing House and Senate measures after the August recess.
The agency has not changed the 2030 target, though its deputy administrator described the current schedule as aggressive.
The rule reaches Part 135 operators and radio-altimeter-equipped general aviation aircraft.