Air Line Pilots Association, International

Airlines weigh costly ADS-B upgrades after deadly Black Hawk collision

Airlines are advancing ADS-B In installations ahead of any congressional mandate after the January 2025 crash, with Acron reporting active talks and potential orders by year’s end following its work with American Airlines. While lawmakers debate two possible mandates, airlines wrestle with the cost and differing adoption strategies, with some integrating ADS-B In and others waiting for formal legislation.