NTSB Issues Recommendation to State Aviation Officials for Public Aircraft Tracking

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a formal recommendation designated as A-11-063, identified under reference number CEN09PA348. This directive is addressed specifically to the National Association of State Aviation Officials. The core instruction within the recommendation urges these officials to encourage their member organizations to install flight-tracking equipment on all public aircraft. The purpose of this installation is to allow for near-continuous flight tracking during missions, thereby enhancing situational awareness and safety oversight for these specific types of operations.