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28th March 2012
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), along with support from President Trump and in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, will restrict helicopter traffic in an area over the Potomac River around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
“The decision will immediately help secure the airspace near Reagan Airport, ensuring the safety of airplane and helicopter traffic,” said newly appointed US Transportation Secretary head Sean Duffy. “This is part of the US Department of Transportation’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding our nation’s skies and upholding the highest standards of air travel safety.
“We will continue to support President Trump’s directive to achieve uncompromised aviation safety. The American people deserve full confidence in our aviation system and today’s action is a significant step towards restoring that trust.”
Enforcement has been brought into action following the mid-air collision of American Airlines flight 5342 and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter on the night of January 29, 2025. The crash resulted in the loss of 67 lives, including 60 passengers and four crew members on flight 5342 and three people on-board the Black Hawk helicopter.
This restriction exempts helicopters entering this airspace for lifesaving medical support, active law enforcement, active air defense, or presidential transport helicopter missions that must operate in this restricted area.