FAA issues permanent restrictions on Washington helicopter traffic after fatal collision
Publishing timestamp: 2025-03-14 15:11:32
Summary
The FAA is imposing permanent restrictions on non-essential helicopter operations around Reagan National Airport following a mid-air collision that killed 67 people. The NTSB made urgent safety recommendations, leading to the closure of a key route and evaluation of alternative helicopter routes. Senate Commerce Committee is holding a hearing on the incident.
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