House to vote on aviation safety bill after deadly DC midair crash
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The US House is set to vote on the ALERT Act, a bill aimed at improving aviation safety after a deadly midair crash near Washington, D.C. The legislation would require aircraft to use systems that help pilots track nearby planes and helicopters more precisely, and overhaul helicopter routes near major airports.
Lawmakers are set to vote on a bill to improve aviation safety. The ALERT Act would require aircraft to use systems that track nearby planes and helicopters. This comes after a deadly midair crash near Washington, D.C. The crash killed 67 people and was the deadliest US plane crash in over two decades. The bill would also overhaul helicopter routes near major airports. The Federal Aviation Administration would need to update air traffic control procedures and training.
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