FAA Mandates Radar Separation for Helicopters and Planes After Deadly DC Midair Collision

FAA Mandates Radar Separation for Helicopters and Planes After Deadly DC Midair Collision

Air traffic controllers will use radar, not just visual checks, to ensure that helicopters maintain a safe distance from arriving and departing airplanes in the wake of last year's fatal midair collision near Washington, D.C., federal officials announced.

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FAA announces new air traffic controllers rules after deadly DC midair collision

The new requirement applies to more than 150 of the nation's busiest airports

FAA mandates radar separation for helicopters and planes after deadly DC midair collision

Air traffic controllers will now use radar to ensure that helicopters maintain a safe distance from arriving and departing airplanes in the wake of last year’s fatal midair collision near Washington, D.C. The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that recent near-misses show that previous guidelines for pilots to maintain visual separation between helicopters and airplanes have failed to provide adequate protection around busy airports.…

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