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NTSB Backs Aviation Safety Bill After Fatal Midair Collision

3/27/2026

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The revised House aviation safety bill gained support from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) after the 2025 midair collision near Washington, D.C.
The bill would require locator systems on aircraft near busy airports, a recommendation the NTSB has urged since 2008.
Families of 67 victims say implementation timelines must be stricter than the Senate bill, warning delays could cost lives.

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The revised House aviation safety bill gained support from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) after the 2025 midair collision near Washington, D.C.
The bill would require locator systems on aircraft near busy airports, a recommendation the NTSB has urged since 2008.
Families of 67 victims say implementation timelines must be stricter than the Senate bill, warning delays could cost lives.