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Pentagon–Washington airport hotline dead since 2022, FAA tells Senate

The Deputy FAA Air Traffic Control chief said the issue came to light after Reagan National had to wave off two incoming flights.

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Hotline connecting Pentagon with DC’s Ronald Reagan airport has been ‘inoperable’ for over 3 years: FAA

The downed line was only noticed after the mid-air collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and a regional passenger plane killed 67 people over the Potomac River in late January.

The Washington Post · 3d

Hotline between military and air traffic controllers in Washington hasn't worked for over 3 years

FILE - Salvage crews work on recovering wreckage near the site in the Potomac River of a mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

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FAA meeting with Pentagon officials as agency considers new restrictions on military helicopter flights near DCA

The Federal Aviation Administration is meeting with Pentagon officials Thursday as the agency is considering slapping new ...

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FAA pressed on hiring more controllers, safety concerns after crashes and close calls

Federal Aviation Administration officials appeared in front of lawmakers on Wednesday as the agency tries to undertake a ...

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FAA has used eBay, 3D printers to replace parts for aging systems, transportation secretary says

President Trump's transportation secretary said Thursday the FAA's air traffic control system "truly is 25, 35, 40 years old ...

FAA says it could ban Pentagon from routine VIP transport after DC crash

The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday it may ban the Pentagon from transporting government officials on routine ...

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FAA holds meeting with US airlines to cap Newark flights

The Federal Aviation Administration is holding a two-day meeting with major airlines on Wednesday to discuss its proposal to ...

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FAA suspends work of independent panel reviewing air traffic control

The FAA ordered an independent panel hired to recommend ways to strengthen oversight of its air traffic control operations to ...

FAA launches emergency task force to ensure safety flying in and out of Newark

The Federal Aviation Administration is considering temporary flight reductions in and out of Newark Liberty International ...

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Aviation safety under scrutiny: Four takeaways from congressional hearings

Severe staffing shortages and mounting delays have only intensified scrutiny of FAA oversight. Here are four revelations Congress learned about air safety lapses: Hotline between Pentagon and DCA ...

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