FAA Installs SMR-4 Radar at DCA After Fatal Collision
FAA installed SMR-4 radar at DCA following a 2025 midair collision that killed 67 people, launching a $30.5 million safety upgrade program.
Aug 15, 20266 min
Safety
4 aviation articles tagged “Air-Traffic-Control”
FAA installed SMR-4 radar at DCA following a 2025 midair collision that killed 67 people, launching a $30.5 million safety upgrade program.
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