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FAA formalizes permanent ban on non-essential helicopter and powered‑lift flights near Reagan National (DCA)

The FAA has formalized permanent restrictions banning non‑essential helicopter and powered‑lift flights in specified airspace around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), announced by DOT Secretary Sean P. Duffy nearly one year after a Potomac mid‑air collision that killed 67; only essential operations are permitted.

2026-01-23T04:00:36.628024-08:00

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Modern Skies Coalition endorses transportation appropriations bill to advance airspace modernization

2026-01-23T11:16:26.308434-08:00

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House advances digital pilot certificates and military-to-FAA ATC hiring as FAA approves first college under enhanced CTI

2026-01-23T08:04:40.213090-08:00

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FAA makes DCA helicopter and powered‑lift restrictions permanent after Potomac collision

2026-01-22T10:36:44.651402-08:00

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Modern Skies Coalition endorses transportation appropriations bill to advance airspace modernization The Modern Skies Coalition — a group of manufacturers, trade associations and labor unions — has endorsed a transportation appropriations bill in Congress designed to advance airspace modernization. The unified backing signals broad industry support for allocating federal funds to upgrade national airspace systems and related infrastructure.

2026-01-23T11:16:26.308434-08:00

Modern Skies Coalition endorses transportation appropriations bill to advance airspace modernization

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House advances digital pilot certificates and military-to-FAA ATC hiring as FAA approves first college under enhanced CTI A House Transportation & Infrastructure panel approved legislation to establish digital pilot certificates and to support transitions of military controllers into FAA air traffic control roles. Separately, the FAA certified the first California college under its enhanced Air Traffic Controller Collegiate Training Initiative, expanding formal recruitment pathways.

2026-01-23T08:04:40.213090-08:00

House advances digital pilot certificates and military-to-FAA ATC hiring as FAA approves first college under enhanced CTI

Flying Magazine

10 U.S. universities cleared to let ATC candidates skip FAA Academy, widening training pipeline The FAA has cleared 10 U.S. universities whose air-traffic control programs replicate the FAA Academy curriculum, allowing candidates to bypass the Academy in Oklahoma City. The move shortens the training pipeline and could help ease a chronic controller shortage by accelerating placement of qualified trainees.

2026-01-23T07:23:08.722282-08:00

10 U.S. universities cleared to let ATC candidates skip FAA Academy, widening training pipeline

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FAA formalizes permanent ban on non-essential helicopter and powered‑lift flights near Reagan National (DCA) The FAA has formalized permanent restrictions banning non‑essential helicopter and powered‑lift flights in specified airspace around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), announced by DOT Secretary Sean P. Duffy nearly one year after a Potomac mid‑air collision that killed 67; only essential operations are permitted.

2026-01-23T04:00:36.628024-08:00

FAA formalizes permanent ban on non-essential helicopter and powered‑lift flights near Reagan National (DCA)

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U.S. to replace 600+ ATC radars; program reshapes avionics market and aircraft values The federal government will replace more than 600 aging air-traffic-control radar systems across the United States, triggering a multibillion-dollar procurement wave that will boost avionics retrofit demand, shift supplier and MRO workloads, and influence aircraft residual values for types needing upgrades.

2026-01-22T14:34:56.004736-08:00

U.S. to replace 600+ ATC radars; program reshapes avionics market and aircraft values

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FAA establishes nationwide moving drone no‑fly zones around ICE vehicles with criminal penalties The FAA has established nationwide, moving temporary flight restrictions that create no‑fly zones around U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles and convoys. Violating the restricted airspace can carry criminal penalties, marking a novel federal enforcement posture toward small unmanned aircraft.

2026-01-22T12:50:18.773293-08:00

FAA establishes nationwide moving drone no‑fly zones around ICE vehicles with criminal penalties

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FAA Bedford demonstration charts path to a quieter, more seamless U.S. ATC system FAA Administrator Bedford presented a demonstration outlining steps toward a quieter, more seamless U.S. air‑traffic control system, highlighting technologies and operational changes being considered to reduce noise and improve traffic flow. The briefing maps an industry‑facing path for modernization and community noise mitigation.

2026-01-22T11:11:53.683036-08:00

FAA Bedford demonstration charts path to a quieter, more seamless U.S. ATC system

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FAA makes DCA helicopter and powered‑lift restrictions permanent after Potomac collision FAA to make temporary flight restrictions around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport permanent after last year’s Potomac midair collision. The rule codifies limits on helicopters and powered‑lift operations in the crowded DCA arrival/departure corridors to reduce collision risk.

2026-01-22T10:36:44.651402-08:00

FAA makes DCA helicopter and powered‑lift restrictions permanent after Potomac collision

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FAA formalizes permanent ban on non-essential helicopter and powered‑lift flights near Reagan National (DCA)

Modern Skies Coalition endorses transportation appropriations bill to advance airspace modernization

House advances digital pilot certificates and military-to-FAA ATC hiring as FAA approves first college under enhanced CTI

FAA makes DCA helicopter and powered‑lift restrictions permanent after Potomac collision

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