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Wings Magazinecites ThecanadianpressApr 15, 2026Local News

House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington

Senator Maria Cantwell joined calls for the Alert Act to be strengthened in the Senate to better protect the flying public.

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House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington
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The House passed the Alert Act (396-10) to mandate aircraft locator systems following a deadly 2025 midair collision. The bill faces Senate pressure to tighten military exemptions and implementation timelines.

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