DCA Flight Shutdowns: 15-Hour Closure for Freedom 250
The FAA is closing DCA for 15 hours on July 3 and 4 for Freedom 250 events, causing significant disruptions to holiday travel in Washington D.C.
Jun 30, 20264 min
Regulatory
Coast Guard Challenges FAA DCA Airspace Safety Rules
The U.S. Coast Guard reports that FAA changes to DCA airspace, following a 2025 midair collision, have inadvertently increased helicopter collision risks.
Jun 25, 20263 min
Safety
FAA Urged to Prioritize Safety Over Proposed D.C. Arch
Senator Tammy Duckworth has urged the FAA to resist political pressure and ensure the proposed 250-foot D.C. arch does not compromise aviation safety.
Jun 19, 20264 min
Regulatory
Pilot Reports Blinding White House UFC Lights at DCA
A commercial pilot reported that intense White House UFC lighting caused severe cockpit glare during a landing at Reagan National Airport.
Jun 13, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Faces Pressure Over DCA Mid-Air Collision Safety Rules
Regulators face demands to mandate ADS-B In technology following the 2025 DCA mid-air collision that killed 67 people near the airport.
Jun 4, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Acts on DCA Midair Collision Safety Recommendations
The FAA is implementing new helicopter radar separation rules following the January 2025 DCA midair collision that claimed 67 lives.
May 20, 20264 min
Safety
FAA: Bad Airspace Design Caused Fatal DCA Midair Crash
The FAA's chief told Congress that 'bad design' of airspace over Reagan Airport led to a 2025 midair collision that killed 67 people.
May 20, 20265 min
Safety
US House Passes ALERT Act Mandating ADS-B In by 2031
The US House passed the ALERT Act in response to a fatal 2025 midair collision, mandating new collision avoidance technology for aircraft by 2031.
Apr 19, 20265 min
Regulatory
NTSB Cites Systemic Failures in Fatal DCA Midair Collision Report
The NTSB's final report on the fatal 2025 DCA midair collision cites systemic FAA failures, issuing 50 safety recommendations after the crash killed 67.
Apr 17, 20265 min
Safety
House to Vote on ALERT Act Following Deadly Potomac Midair Collision
The U.S. House is set to vote on the ALERT Act, an aviation safety bill prompted by a fatal midair collision, to mandate new collision avoidance...
Apr 14, 20265 min
Regulatory
US House to Vote on ALERT Act After Deadly DCA Midair Collision
The U.S. House will vote on the ALERT Act, a safety bill prompted by a 2025 midair collision, mandating advanced aircraft locator systems.
Apr 14, 20265 min
Safety
NTSB Backs Revised House Aviation Safety Bill After DCA Crash
The NTSB now supports a revised House aviation safety bill following the 2025 DCA midair collision, but victims' families demand stricter reform timelines.
Mar 27, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Mandates Radar Separation for Helicopters After Fatal DC Collision
The FAA has mandated radar separation for helicopters and airplanes in busy airspace following a fatal mid-air collision over Washington D.C.
Mar 21, 20265 min
Safety
FAA Mandates Radar Separation for Helicopters in High-Density US Airspace
The FAA now requires radar separation for helicopters and airplanes in busy airspace, a direct response to the fatal 2025 DCA mid-air collision.
Mar 20, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Suspends Visual Separation for Helicopters After Fatal DCA Collision
The FAA has suspended visual separation rules for helicopters and airplanes near major airports following a fatal 2025 midair collision near Washington, D.C.
Mar 19, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Mandates Radar Separation After Deadly DC Collision
The FAA is mandating radar separation for helicopters and planes at 150+ U.S. airports after a fatal midair collision near Washington, D.C.
Mar 18, 20265 min
Regulatory
Potomac TRACON Odor Triggers Massive Washington DC Ground Stop
An overheated circuit board at Potomac TRACON caused a ground stop at four DC-area airports, leading to hundreds of flight delays and cancellations.
Mar 14, 20264 min
Safety