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FAA given 180 days to draft rollout plan for advanced collision-avoidance system
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 7239 requires the FAA to deliver a written ACAS-X deployment plan to Congress within 180 days of enactment.55-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 7239 directs the FAA to create a written plan for deploying ACAS-X, a more advanced aircraft collision-avoidance system than the one currently in widespread use. The plan must include a step-by-step rollout roadmap, remaining research and certification needs, a stakeholder engagement process, international coordination with foreign aviation authorities, and an assessment of compatibility with equipment already installed on aircraft. The FAA must submit the plan to Congress within 180 days of enactment and make it publicly available within 10 days after that.
Who does it affect?
The bill primarily affects the FAA, commercial airlines, general aviation pilots, helicopter operators, and aircraft and avionics manufacturers. Passengers are an indirect stakeholder, as the stated purpose is reducing the risk of midair collisions.
Why does it matter?
The bill does not require any aircraft operator to install ACAS-X at this time, so near-term operational changes for airlines or pilots are limited. How the FAA shapes the eventual rollout plan will determine the timeline and scope of requirements that industry and international partners may face later.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Next-Gen Collision Avoidance Act
- Introduced:
- January 27, 2026
- Latest action:
- January 28, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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