FAA wants permanent helicopter restrictions at Reagan Airport

Federal air-safety officials want to permanently keep helicopters away from commercial jets taking off and landing at a busy Washington, D.C., airport after the deadliest US aviation accident in more than two decades, Report informs via The Wall Street Journal.

The move, under consideration by senior Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials, would be part of a long-term plan to improve safety at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, according to people familiar with the discussions.