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One-Third Of FAA Responses Deemed Unacceptable By Safety Board
The US National Transportation Safety Board has expressed disappointment with the Federal Aviation Administration’s responses to safety recommendations, deeming one-third of them ‘unacceptable’. The NTSB’s criticism stems from the FAA’s handling of recommendations made after a 2025 mid-air collision that killed 67 people. The board’s chair, Jennifer Homendy, has urged Congress to pass legislation to address the causes of the accident, citing the need for improved safety measures like the ADS-B In system. The FAA has stated it is reviewing helicopter routes in major cities and has issued a directive to keep planes and helicopters separate, but the NTSB remains concerned about the agency’s commitment to implementing critical safety recommendations. This development was first reported by Reuters.