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flag Families of 67 killed in Jan. 2025 D.C. midair crash push Congress to mandate advanced aircraft tracking to prevent future tragedies.

flag Grieving families of the 67 victims killed in a January 2025 midair collision near Washington, D.C., are urging Congress to pass aviation safety reforms, citing that advanced tracking systems long recommended by the NTSB could have prevented the crash. flag The Senate Commerce Committee is holding a hearing to review 50 safety recommendations, including mandating both location-broadcasting and receiving systems on all aircraft—only the former is currently required. flag Advocates say the full system could have provided nearly a minute of warning, potentially saving lives. flag While concerns remain over costs for older planes and smaller operators, affordable portable devices are available for general aviation. flag The FAA has already banned helicopters from the crash site’s flight path during landings.

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