New FAA rule targets risky 'see and avoid' flight practice

A new rule requires air traffic controllers to track helicopters using radar, rather than relying on visual separation, near ...
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FAA Suspends Helicopter ATC Visual Separations

Air traffic controllers will apply radar to separate helicopters and fixed-wing traffic near busy airports, the FAA said on March 18. The agency issued a general notice that suspends controllers’ use ...

FAA finds Harlingen failed to properly train VIA firefighters

The Federal Aviation Administration has cited the city for failure to properly train the fire department's team of airport ...