Australia is advancing toward universal fitment of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), with the federal government releasing a consultation paper that outlines mandatory requirements for most Australian aircraft beginning in 2028. The proposal would phase in ADS-B Out capability across airspace classes, with some operators permitted to use approved electronic conspicuity devices in lieu of full installations.

The plan builds on commitments in the 2024 Aviation White Paper, which identified ADS-B as critical to collision avoidance, air traffic efficiency, and the integration of advanced air mobility.

Industry consultation is ongoing, but the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications described the potential mandate as “a major safety i

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