In the wake of Wednesday’s deadly collision between a United States Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet over the waters of the Potomac River, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking the drastic step of restricting helicopters from operating in the airspace near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The news came via Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who has had an eventful first few days in office.
NEW: With the support of @POTUS and in consultation with the @SecDef, effective today, the @FAANews will restrict helicopter traffic around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport airport.
Today’s decision will immediately help secure the airspace near Reagan Airport, ensuring the safety of airplane and helicopter traffic. This is part of the @USDOT‘s ongoing commitment to safeguarding our…
