The General Aviation Manufacturers
Association (GAMA) has welcomed the news that as of September 1,
rule-compliant Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) equipment
is now on board over 40,000 aircraft flying in the United States.
Air traffic control system modernization activities are accelerating
worldwide. It is vital that aircraft owners begin to make informed decisions
about how to comply with emerging and existing regulatory mandates by
selecting the right equipment for their aircraft’s typical mission. The FAA
has estimated that 100,000 to 160,000 general aviation aircraft will need to
be equipped with ADS-B Out before the January 1, 2020, mandate.
“We’re now just over two years out from the FAA compliance deadline,” said
GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce.
“As we move forward, knowing that date will not change, it is essential that
those operators who haven’t yet, make a plan for equipage to avoid having
their aircraft grounded and losing its residual value.”
Since the FAA announced the mandate, general aviation manufacturers have
worked hard to design, develop, certify and make available ADS-B products
that enhance safety for operators at a reasonable cost. Some solutions for
light general aviation aircraft are available for a range from $1,200 to
$4,000, each providing significant safety benefits when presented on an
ADS-B IN capable display.
“By choosing to equip now, operators are investing in their safety and
ensuring they meet the 2020 deadline before installation lines grow long,”
added Bunce. “We are very pleased with the continuous growth in equipage,
and manufacturers will continue working with the FAA and operators to
facilitate equipage as the deadline approaches.”
For more information about
equipping your aircraft with ADS-B, please visit the
GAMA website |