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Why was a plane allowed to take off as Trump's helicopter approached

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating why a commercial aircraft was cleared for take-off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport while US President Donald Trump's helicopter, Marine One, was approaching the airport, despite safety procedures introduced after last year's deadly midair collision.

The Times of India · Aug 6

Trump was on Marine One when it was involved in an ‘air-safety incident’ above DC skies, FAA says

Federal aviation officials are investigating after the president’s helicopter took off before commercial flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were halted

The Independent UK · Aug 5

US: Washington airport will halt operations for most of July 4th

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will shut down on July 4th from noon and for several hours on July 3rd due to U.S. anniversary events, including military flyovers. Hundreds of flights are expected to be cancelled. Airlines have adjusted schedules and informed passengers, with the airport anticipated to reopen early…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

Watch: Video reveals mid-air collision between American Airlines jet & Black Hawk helicopter that killed 67

New footage reveals the exact moment an American Airlines jet collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The tragic January 29th crash resulted in 67 fatalities. In response, the FAA implemented safety changes, including restricting helicopter traffic and overhauling the air traffic control…

The Times of India · Mar 30

Rewritten air safety legislation moves out of House committees

Two House committees voted unanimously on Thursday to approve a new version of aviation safety legislation intended to respond to the January 2025 fatal midair collision between a commercial airliner and a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.  The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted 62-0 in favor…

Roll Call · Mar 26

NTSB chair says Senate bill could have prevented DC air crash

Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy urged action on recommendations prompted by the January 2025 crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Roll Call · Feb 12

Two National Guard Troops Shot Near White House, Reagan Airport Briefly Halts Flights

Two West Virginia National Guard members on duty in the nation's capital were shot and critically wounded Wednesday in an ambush just two blocks from the White House, a brazen attack that briefly halted flights into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and drew a furious vow of retaliation from President…

Benzinga · Nov 27, 2025

Kite 'Briefly Confiscated' After Hitting Passenger Plane at DC Airport

A kite struck a low-flying United Airlines passenger jet as it descended into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Saturday.

Latin Times · Mar 30, 2025

Figure skating's world championships are headed to Boston, another chance to heal after DC crash

It has been nearly two months since American Airlines Flight 5342 departed for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2025

Tears flow at a poignant figure skating event in Washington benefiting victims of the DC plane crash

A star-studded group of some of the best U.S. figure skaters of the past and present took the ice in the nation's capital to remember and raise money for the victims of the midair collision outside Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2025