A move to swiftly pass the bill failed by a single vote. It would have required aircraft to carry technology that officials said might have prevented a midair collision near Washington last year.
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House Narrowly Rejects Air Safety Bill After Pentagon Opposition
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Backers of Aviation Safety Bill Cite Recent Near Miss to Make Their Case
The New York Times – Business:The legislation’s advocates say a close call between two private planes near Teterboro, N.J., on Feb. 13 underscores the need for more collision prevention technology.