Radar-Driven Separation to Safeguard Mixed Aircraft Traffic at Busy Airports
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The FAA and U.S. Transportation Secretary announced a GENOT mandating radar-based separation between airplanes and helicopters in high-traffic airspace (replacing visual separation). Triggered by safety reviews and incidents near Reagan National, the measure applies to Class B/C airspace and TRSA, using radar to maintain defined lateral/vertical distances and supported by AI tools. Helicopter routes may be delayed or rerouted to ensure safety, with ongoing safety mitigations and actions at DCA and other airports since 2025.
- Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy & Federal Aviation Administration Announce New Measure to Enhance Safety between Airplanes & Helicopters Federal Aviation Administration (.gov)
- F.A.A. Ends Use of ‘See and Avoid’ for Helicopters Near Busy Airports The New York Times
- FAA tightens safety rules for helicopters and planes around major airports NPR
- AI probe of aviation close calls leads FAA to limit how helicopters can fly around busy airports CNN
- New FAA rule targets risky 'see and avoid' flight practice USA Today
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