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    FAA to review airports with high nearby helicopter, airplane traffic

    In the aftermath of the crash between an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, the FAA has imposed significant restrictions on helicopter flights around Reagan National until at least late February, and two of the airport's lesser-used runways remain closed.

    Reuters
    February 07, 2025 / 05:33 IST
    FAA to review airports with high nearby helicopter, airplane traffic

    The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it has begun reviewing airports with high volumes of mixed helicopter and airplane traffic nearby after a fatal collision last week near Reagan National Airport in Washington.

    In the aftermath of the crash between an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, the FAA has imposed significant restrictions on helicopter flights around Reagan National until at least late February, and two of the airport's lesser-used runways remain closed.

    Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz said earlier on Thursday that he asked the FAA to review other airports with high helicopter and airplane traffic for safety issues.

    Reuters
    first published: Feb 7, 2025 05:33 am

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