Next-Gen Collision Avoidance Act

The Next-Gen Collision Avoidance Act requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to develop and publish an action plan within 180 days for advancing the deployment of a next-generation collision avoidance system (ACAS-X) across the national airspace. The plan must include a roadmap for adoption by aircraft operators, steps for research and development, engagement with stakeholders like manufacturers and pilot groups, and coordination with international authorities to harmonize safety standards. It also mandates an assessment of safety benefits for operators adopting the technology and requires the FAA to brief Congress within 30 days of submitting the plan. This bill directly affects the FAA's planning process and the aviation industry's efforts to implement this new safety technology.