U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN) has reintroduced the Notice to Airmen Improvement Act, a measure he said would improve aviation safety through enhanced pilot safety notifications.
Stauber introduced the legislation last Congress, and it passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support.
“In my time on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I have had the chance to hear from remarkable pilots, including a few who have expressed concerns over the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) system,” Stauber said. While the American people entrust our pilots with their lives, our pilots trust Members of this Committee to enact legislation that will help them continue to successfully perform their jobs. That’s why I am proud to reintroduce the Notice to Airmen Improvement Act.”
The measure establishes a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) taskforce to determine Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) system improvements. It would alert pilots of potential hazards along a flight route or at a location that could affect flight safety.
“NOTAMs contain critical safety information, but they are often lengthy and difficult for pilots to quickly understand,” Stauber said. “These inefficiencies have the potential to create life-threatening situations. Aviation safety has been a large topic of discussion as of late, so I believe it’s critical for Congress to quickly pass this bipartisan legislation that will help improve upon safety protocols.”