NASA Seeks Input to Keep Pilot Reports Flying Smoothly
Published Date: 9/10/2025
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Summary
NASA wants to keep making flying safer by collecting reports from pilots and others about any safety issues they notice. They’re asking for feedback on how they gather this info to make it easier and less time-consuming for everyone involved. This update affects anyone who shares safety reports and aims to keep the system smooth without extra costs or delays.
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Reduce Reporting Burden for ASRS
NASA is asking the public to comment on its Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) and related voluntary safety reporting systems under the Paperwork Reduction Act. If you are a pilot or another person who files safety reports about aviation issues, NASA is seeking feedback to make reporting easier and less time-consuming without adding costs or delays.
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