Montana’s ADS-B Privacy Bill Signed Into Law - aero-news.net
Montana's ADS-B Privacy Bill now protects aircraft owners' location data from public access, enhancing privacy for operators.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) space on September 2, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All aircraft operators and owners in Montana, including Part 145 repair stations and Part 135/121 operators. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate compliance required as the bill is now law.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New law restricts public access to ADS-B data, safeguarding the privacy of aircraft locations.
Who it affects
All aircraft operators and owners in Montana, including Part 145 repair stations and Part 135/121 operators.
What you must do
Review and update operational protocols to ensure compliance with the new privacy regulations.
Deadline
Immediate compliance required as the bill is now law.
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