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 ...
FAA bans helicopter route near DCA
The FAA banned helicopter routes near DCA after a deadly midair collision. James Fishback, an investment manager who briefly ...
After 15,000 close calls at one airport, FAA takes action: What is mixed-used airspace?
In general, airspace is mixed-use by default. Certain restrictions apply to military corridors and takeoff and landing paths around major airports, but broadly, the skies above the U.S. are open. But ...
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 ...
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FAA removes helicopter routes around DCA
The FAA has removed helicopter routes 4 and 6 from the area around DCA and revised Route 7 to extend west of the airport. These changes are aimed at preventing future mid-air conflicts between ...
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Press Release: NTSB makes urgent recommendations on DCA heli traffic
The NTSB urgently recommends that the FAA permanently prohibit helicopter operations near Reagan National Airport, DCA.
Over 40 percent of DCA flights were delayed or canceled last month
The number of delays has tripled, while the number of cancellations went up from less than 1 percent to more than 7 percent.
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Helicopter routes permanently restricted around D.C. airport after deadly mid-air crash
The FAA has removed helicopter routes 4 and 6 from the area around DCA and revised Route 7 to extend west of the airport. These changes are aimed at preventing future mid-air conflicts between ...
Is it still safe to fly? | The Excerpt
The preliminary findings from the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation into the tragedy were released. What ...