Why the airspace near Reagan Washington National Airport has long been a concern
An airspace cluttered with passenger planes and military aircraft. A history of near-crashes. And a growing shortage of air traffic controllers available to manage it all. Some experts, politicians and airport managers have been warning for years of the risks posed by the crowded airspace and volume of flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Staffing at Reagan Washington National Airport air control tower was ‘not normal' on night of collision: FAA
The staffing at the air control tower at Reagan National Airport was "not normal" when an American Airlines plane and Army helicopter collided on Wednesday night, a report shows.
Allentown man says Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was "very somber" Thursday after crash
David Freeman caught a flight to International Airport on Thursday from Reagan National Airport after a American Airlines jet collided with a military helicopter over the Potomac River on Wednesday night.
Ronald Reagan Washington ‘one of the most demanding airports’ for pilots, who face ‘helicopter alley’
DCA is one of the most demanding airports in the world. It also has what’s known as ‘helicopter alley’ with hundreds of police, military, news and rescue helicopters criss-crossing
American Airlines plane, Army helicopter collide outside Reagan National Airport near Washington DC
An American Airlines plane carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter outside Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C. Wednesday evening. Three soldiers were onboard the helicopter and a massive search and rescue operation is now unfolding in the Potomac River.
Political Plays Fueled More Congestion at Reagan National Airport
Airport preferred by Washington lawmakers and lobbyists lies in some of the most congested airspace in the country.
Reagan Washington airport one of world’s most complex airspaces
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) services both military helicopters and passenger planes every day.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
South Holland police ultimately had to clear out trustees, neighbors, and the news media after allies and critics of Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard let their fists speak for them.
Multiple difficulties have surrounded Reagan National Airport before fatal crash
The crash near Reagan National Airport has renewed questions about the airport's flight load, considering its small size, among other issues.
Reagan National Airport crash: Military Black Hawk helicopter collides midair with American Airlines jet
An Army Black Hawk helicopter collided midair with an American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas, at Reagan National Airport on Wednesday.
Reagan National Airport reopens despite congestion concerns
The Post’s Blair Guild spoke with legislators and passengers at Reagan National Airport as it reopened on Jan. 30 after a tragic collision halted flights.
Crash near Reagan sparks debate over air traffic risks and airport expansion
The deadly mid-air collision over Washington, D.C., has reignited concerns over air traffic congestion and safety risks at ...
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Will collision lead to safety changes at Palm Beach International Airport?
Three retired airline pilots told WPTV Palm Beach International Airport is becoming more like Ronald Reagan Washington ...