The Australian Government has extended its ADSB equipment rebate program until 31st May 2027. This new round of funding now includes both ADSB-In and ADSB-Out systems, allowing those who benefited from the earlier grant to apply for an additional rebate.
Often shortened to ADSB, Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast systems accurately track an aircraft’s position, altitude, velocity, and flight ID, broadcasting real-time data to air traffic control and other ADSB-In-capable aircraft. Installed as electronic transponders, ADSB transponder systems supersede dated radar systems, using both satellite (GPS) and ground-based surveillance systems to enable more efficient and safer routing.
Because of their safety benefits, ADSB transponders are already mandatory in aircraft flying under Australian instrument flight rules (IFR). While not yet required for visual flight rules (VFR) aircraft owners, the Australian Government’s ADSB Rebate Program aims to incentivise the uptake of ADSB equipment in Australian-registered aircraft operating under VFR, and help owners of recreational aircraft upgrade to this innovative technology.
You can read about our editor’s experience upgrading ADSB in his plane here.
ADSB equipment manufacturer, MicroAir welcomes the expanded rebate offering light aircraft pilots the opportunity to significantly improve their visibility in the air. “I think the government is recognising that installed systems have significantly more power and can be seen over much greater distances with a properly installed antenna. Of course, the same applies in receiving data from other aircraft giving pilots more time to react to potential traffic conflicts,” said David Wither, CEO of MicroAir.
Find out more about the grant here.
Find out more about how to upgrade your light aircraft to with ADSB Transponders at https://www.microair.aero/adsb-transponder.
