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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
US House Passes ALERT Act Mandating ADS-B In by 2031
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
NTSB Cites Systemic Failures in Fatal DCA Midair Collision Report
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
House to Vote on ALERT Act Following Deadly Potomac Midair Collision
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
US House to Vote on ALERT Act After Deadly DCA Midair Collision
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
NTSB Backs Revised House Aviation Safety Bill After DCA Crash
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
FAA Mandates Radar Separation for Helicopters After Fatal DC Collision
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
FAA Mandates Radar Separation for Helicopters in High-Density US Airspace
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
FAA Suspends Visual Separation for Helicopters After Fatal DCA Collision
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
FAA Mandates Radar Separation After Deadly DC Collision
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
Potomac TRACON Odor Triggers Massive Washington DC Ground Stop
Safety
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