New Defense Bill Aims to Prevent Air Collisions

New defense policy legislation, unveiled after a tragic helicopter-jet collision, aims to prevent future incidents around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The bill requires the Pentagon to report near misses and annual incidents, and mandates the use of ADS-B safety system. The FAA is questioned for not addressing close calls sooner, and safety reviews are ordered at Reagan National and other major airports. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.