FAA says Marine One was briefly too close to passenger airplane

The FAA barred mixed helicopter and jet traffic around the airport following the January 2025 midair crash that killed 67 people. The action increases operational constraints for air traffic in the area, signaling heightened safety/regulatory scrutiny after the fatal incident.

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The FAA barred mixed helicopter and jet traffic around the airport following the January 2025 midair crash that killed 67 people. The action increases operational constraints for air traffic in the area, signaling heightened safety/regulatory scrutiny after the fatal incident.