FAA, helicopters and Washington

FAA weighs permanent helicopter restrictions around Washington-area airport
Aviation officials want to permanently restrict helicopters from using airspace around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to avoid collisions with commercial airplanes.
FAA considers lasting helicopter restrictions in wake of Washington tragedy: WSJ
Figures at the FAA are considering introducing permanent restrictions on helicopters flying near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
FAA Looking at Instituting Permanent Helicopter Ban Near Reagan Airport
FAA may bar helicopters from the Reagan Airport airspace following a fatal midair crash and repeated safety warnings from pilots and controllers.
FAA Wants Permanent Helicopter Restrictions at Reagan Airport
Officials want to permanently keep helicopters away from commercial jets taking off and landing at a busy Washington, D.C., airport after the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in more than two decades.
FAA seeks tighter limits for helicopters around Reagan National after crash
Federal safety officials want to permanently keep helicopters away from commercial flights at Reagan National Airport.
Calls grow to restrict airspace at Reagan National Airport
As the investigation into the Potomac River catastrophe continues, there are growing calls to restrict the number of aircraft flying through that space — specifically helicopter traffic. Those who spend any amount of time around Reagan National Airport — flying in or out or just being around the airport — know the amount of air traffic with planes and
FAA reinstates 'Notice to Airmen' pilot message name, reversing Biden decision
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it is reversing a four-year-old decision to rename safety messages to ...
Democrats press FAA over plans for DOGE to ‘plug in’
A group of Democrats on Monday pressed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over plans for tech billionaire Elon Musk’s ...
Start your week smart: Trump tariffs, DC air collision, hostages released, medevac jet crash, FAA system outage
Today is that most sacred of American holidays. A day when people from all walks of life set aside their differences and ...
FAA reopens two runways at Reagan National Airport weeks after DC plane crash
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport reopened two runways following the Jan. 29 American Airlines flight and helicopter ...
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FAA, NTSB to brief senators on Washington, DC midair collision
Just one week after a midair collision near Reagan National Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are planning to brief senators. The midair ...
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FAA To Slow Arrivals at Washington Reagan National Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration has confirmed for TravelPulse that it has made a decision to reduce flight arrivals at Washington Reagan National Airport in the wake of the deadly collision ...