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FAA Suspends Visual Separation in Busy Airspace

New Safety Measure Follows Midair Collision Near Washington DC

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is introducing a new safety measure following a 2025 midair collision between a regional jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The agency will now require radar separation in busy terminal airspace, suspending the use of visual separation between airplanes and helicopters. The move applies in Class B and Class C airspace and in Terminal Radar Service Areas where helicopters cross arrival or departure corridors near airports. This change is part of a broader effort to enhance safety and reduce the risk of midair collisions, as reported by AeroTime.

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    FAA Suspends Visual Separation in Busy Airspace

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    New Safety Measure Follows Midair Collision Near Washington DC

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is introducing a new safety measure following a 2025 midair collision between a regional jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The agency will now require radar separation in busy terminal airspace, suspending the use of visual separation between airplanes and helicopters. The move applies in Class B and Class C airspace and in Terminal Radar Service Areas where helicopters cross arrival or departure corridors near airports. This change is part of a broader effort to enhance safety and reduce the risk of midair collisions, as reported by AeroTime.

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