This rebate program supports Australian-registered crewed aircraft owners to voluntarily install or upgrade Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) equipment. It funds two classes of ADS-B devices to improve pilot situational awareness, search and rescue capabilities, and air traffic control accuracy for aircraft operating under Visual or Instrument Flight Rules. Eligible applicants must meet registration and equipment purchase criteria.
Applicants must be registered owners of crewed Australian aircraft operating under VFR or IFR, listed in approved registration databases. Eligible aircraft include fixed wing, helicopter, balloon, glider, and sport aviation types. Applicants must purchase or install eligible ADS-B equipment after sp