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FAA Bans ‘See and Avoid’ for Helicopters in Busiest Airspace

Radar will replace visual separation in areas where airplanes and helicopters frequently share space.

by FSF Editorial Staff | April 2, 2026

A 2025 midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport prompted an FAA review of visual separation practices.

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