ATC   NTSB   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
The Air Current • Elan Head

FAA issues interim rule banning most helicopters near Reagan National, codifies DCA restrictions

The FAA issued an interim rule to permanently codify existing DCA helicopter restrictions, effectively banning most helicopters and powered‑lift operations near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after the Jan. 29, 2025 midair collision that killed 67. The change converts temporary operational limits into binding regulation.

Also: Bloomberg Law
2026-01-22T10:36:44.651402-08:00
Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Airlines  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Ecojet put into provisional liquidation after Dale Vince's zero-emission airline fails to launch

By FlightGlobal: A bid by green entrepreneur Dale Vince to create a zero-emission regional carrier has ended without the would-be operator ever getting off the ground following the appointment of provisional liquidators to Ecojet Airlines.

2026-01-22T11:12:35.280923-08:00
MRO   Aerial Firefighting   Helicopter   Europe  
Vertical Mag

Avincis: A European helicopter superpower

By Vertical Mag: From firefighting to air medical and search-and-rescue operations, Avincis provides its emergency aerial services across Europe — and beyond. Already a continental heavyweight and under new leadership, it is now aiming to be a world leader.

2026-01-22T09:27:21.423546-08:00