{"id":389184,"date":"2026-03-19T07:00:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T21:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simpleflying.com\/faa-dot-introduce-new-atc-separation-mandate-without-guidance\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T07:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T21:00:18","slug":"more-dangerous-faa-dot-reportedly-introduce-new-atc-separation-mandate-without-guidance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=389184","title":{"rendered":"\u201cMore Dangerous\u201d: FAA & DOT Reportedly Introduce New ATC Separation Mandate Without Guidance"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) have elected to take a unique action. On March<\/a><\/span> 18, 2026, the agencies announced a new nationwide safety measure aimed at mixed helicopter-airplane traffic near busy airports after the January 2025 Reagan National Airport (DCA) collision and more recent airfield close calls that occurred at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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