The AOPA is calling on general aviation pilots to contact their senators and representatives in Congress and urge them to cosponsor the Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act (PAPA), legislation that would address growing concerns over the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data, including its use by some airports to charge fees to pilots.
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ADS-B privacy bill highlighted in Congressional hearing
“If ADS-B is being used by, I’ll say bad actors, to monetize airport landing fees, that’s going to discourage folks from employing ADS-B or adopting ADS-B in the first place or turning it off,” said Rep. Bob Onder, who has introduced a bill that would prohibit the use of ADS-B data to collect airport fees.
Proposed ADS-B bill will harm aviation
Just hearing the words “landing fee” makes some pilots angry. But that reveals a misunderstanding of financial operations at general aviation airports, according to one airport manager.
Stratus 4 introduced
The Stratus 4 offers Apple Find My integration, a G-Force Meter, and a full-color touch screen.
Slow start for legislation that could rein in ADS-B misuse
One of the things I do appreciate about the Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act, as I understand it, is all of general aviation is treated the same.
Lawmakers target ADS-B data misuse
The Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act would block the use of ADS-B data for collecting airport fees or launching investigations.
Petition calls for FAA to stop use of ADS-B data for airport fees
“ADS-B was implemented to improve safety, not to serve as a financial tool,” according to the petition. “Using it for fee collection not only deviates from its intended purpose but also risks discouraging participation in safety-enhancing technologies. Pilots should not face unexpected financial burdens or privacy concerns from a system meant to improve airspace security.”
Notes from SUN ‘n FUN 2025
Attending SUN ‘n FUN for the first time since 2019, Publisher Ben Sclair filled his reporter’s notebooks with news from the show.
uAvionix introduces next-gen ADS-B transponder
The echoESX EXP for experimental aircraft is intended for use with ground-based ADS-B systems and available now for pre-orders. The certified echoESX TSO version, compatible with the certified AV-30-C control head panel display is expected in early 2026.