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Safety Procedures Under Scrutiny After Commercial Plane Takes Off
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating an incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport where a commercial plane took off as President Donald Trump’s helicopter, Marine One, approached. The incident has raised concerns about safety procedures and communication between air traffic controllers and pilots in the crowded airspace around the airport. According to India Today, the FAA introduced new safety rules after a midair collision near the airport in 2025, which included halting all take-offs and landings when a helicopter passes by on a conflicting route.