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flag FAA admits failures in 2025 D.C. midair collision that killed 67, prompting safety reforms.

flag The FAA acknowledged systemic failures that contributed to a January 2025 midair collision near Reagan National Airport, killing 67 people—the deadliest U.S. aviation disaster in over two decades. flag The NTSB found the FAA allowed helicopters to operate near the airport without safety safeguards and ignored prior recommendations to reroute traffic. flag FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford confirmed the agency agrees with the findings and has implemented many safety recommendations. flag He declined to confirm whether the FAA would decertify Canadian-made aircraft amid a political dispute over Gulfstream jet approvals, citing concerns about fair certification resources. flag The incident has prompted calls for broader aviation safety reforms.

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