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flag FAA bans nonessential helicopters near Reagan National after 2025 crash killing 67, amid safety overhaul.

flag The FAA has permanently banned nonessential helicopters from airspace near Reagan National Airport following a 2025 crash that killed 67 people, implementing new separation rules, requiring military aircraft to use real-time tracking, and increasing tower staffing. flag A new safety oversight office consolidates five units to improve hazard detection and training, part of a $12.5 billion modernization effort. flag The NTSB is expected to criticize the FAA for ignoring over 15,000 near-misses since 2021, including 85 close calls, despite warnings. flag The agency is also relocating its headquarters to the Transportation Department building.

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