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FAA Ditches Visual Separation After Deadly Midair Collision

3/21/2026

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will eliminate visual separation in Class B and C airspace.
The change follows a near-miss involving a plane and a helicopter near Hollywood Burbank Airport.
The change follows a deadly midair collision in January 2025 that killed 67 people.
Under the new rules, air traffic controllers will use radar to ensure safe separation, potentially delaying helicopter pilots on critical missions.

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will eliminate visual separation in Class B and C airspace.
The change follows a near-miss involving a plane and a helicopter near Hollywood Burbank Airport.
The change follows a deadly midair collision in January 2025 that killed 67 people.
Under the new rules, air traffic controllers will use radar to ensure safe separation, potentially delaying helicopter pilots on critical missions.