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Malfunctioning Hotline Raises Air Safety Concerns in D.C. Following Army Helicopter Near Miss

A critical hotline between military and civilian air traffic control in D.C. has been down since March 2022, causing safety fears after recent near misses.


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A malfunctioning hotline linking military and civilian air traffic controllers has raised significant safety concerns following a series of near misses involving helicopters near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revealed it was unaware of the outage until a recent near miss prompted questions. This hotline, which has been out of service since March 2022, is critical for air traffic coordination. Senator Ted Cruz expressed concerns over safety, especially following a deadly January collision. The FAA is insisting on fixing the hotline before resuming helicopter flights in the area.

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