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Lawmakers urge FAA to address safety issues at Washington airport after incidents
Three senior Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday urged the Federal Aviation Administration to address significant safety issues ...
FAA finds safety concerns at Las Vegas airport in review spurred by midair collision in Washington
A federal review of helicopter safety around some of the busiest U.S. airports has revealed dangerous flying conditions at ...
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4/24/1966: The Jet-Age Arrives at Washington National
DALLAS — Today, in 1966, the first scheduled jet services began at Washington’s National Airport (DCA). The honor of ...
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FAA Eyes Harry Reid International’s Rotorcraft Safety
The numerous existing issues at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas made it a focus for the FAA on safety.
Too often helicopters got dangerously close to passenger planes in Las Vegas, FAA says
The Federal Aviation Administration says analysis in the wake of January’s crash between an Army helicopter and a passenger ...
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Number of Fully Trained Air Controllers Is Down at Washington-Area Facilities
An air-traffic tower serving Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport had 19 fully trained controllers on board as of Sept. 2023, compared with 21 in Sept. 2014, FAA air-traffic workforce data shows.
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FAA Takes Action to Prevent Helicopter Incidents Near Las Vegas Airport
The FAA is addressing helicopter and passenger plane collisions at Las Vegas airports to enhance air safety and compliance.
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FAA acts to prevent helicopter collisions near Las Vegas airport
WASHINGTON >> The Federal Aviation Administration said today it is taking action to prevent collisions between helicopters ...