WSJ Tech News Briefing · Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration is reportedly preparing to mandate the use of technology that helps pilots detect nearby aircraft. This move comes in response to a deadly mid-air collision last year and would likely require most aircraft to use ADS-B systems, though industry groups are divided on cost and implementation flexibility.
“We exclusively report that the Federal Aviation Administration is preparing to mandate the use of technology to help pilots see nearby aircraft.”
“People familiar with the matter say the potential mandate would require nearly all aircraft in civilian airspace to use automatic dependence surveillance broadcast systems, or ADS-B.”
“While safety advocates support the move, the industry remains divided over costs and compliance flexibility.”