FAA to Permanently Ban Non-Essential Helicopter Traffic Near DCA
The US Federal Aviation Administration detailed a series of restrictions on helicopter traffic near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport following a deadly midair collision in January.
Non-essential helicopters banned from around Reagan airport after crash
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has permanently restricted non-essential helicopter operations around Reagan National Airport following a deadly mid-air collision with an American Airlines regional jet in January.
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The National Transportation Safety Board said the separation between helicopters and jets in the area was insufficient and increased “chances of a midair collision.”
FAA Issues Permanent Restrictions on Washington Helicopter Traffic After Fatal Collision
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it is imposing permanent restrictions on non-essential helicopter operations around Washington's Reagan National Airport and eliminating helicopter and passenger jet mixed traffic.
FAA 'permanently restricting' Washington helicopter traffic after fatal midair collision near DC airport
The Federal Aviation Administration announced a "series of steps" it will take to address safety concerns after a fatal midair crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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