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Press Release Published: Feb 20, 2015

HEARING ADVISORY: Transportation Subcommittee to Examine Global Flight Tracking

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, February 25th, the House Oversight and Government Reform Transportation and Public Assets Subcommittee will hold a hearing to examine steps being taken to improve global flight tracking capabilities. In the wake of the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight 370, aviation organizations, including the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), have identified new ways to better track aircraft traveling beyond the reach of land-based radar technologies. The hearing will examine the findings made by these organizations and consider the feasibility of implementing new flight tracking technologies.

HEARING DETAILS

WHAT: Preventing Another MH370: Setting International Standards for Airline Flight Tracking
WHERE: 2154 Rayburn House Office Building
DATE: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 
TIME: 10:00 a.m. EST

 

The meeting is open to the public and a live video stream will be broadcast here.  Visit the Committee Calendar for additional information.