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NTSB Urges Congress to Act on Safety | Washington DC News
Six months after a catastrophic midair collision that killed 67 people, the NTSB’s 75-page report with 50 safety recommendations still sits largely unimplemented — a glaring gap in aviation safety. Chair Jennifer Homendy warns that every day without action is a day of continued risk. While some progress has been made — like the FAA and Army closing a dangerous helicopter route near Reagan National and ending visual separation — legislative efforts are stalled. The Senate passed the ROTOR Act, the House passed the ALERT Act, and Homendy is urging Congress to reconcile the bills before the next…
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