US FAA tightens helicopter safety rules near major airports
Published on March 18, 2026.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is tightening its helicopter safety rules near major airports, following a mid-air collision in 2025 that killed 67 people. The new requirement will suspend the use of visual separation between airplanes and helicopters near key airports. This comes after a near-miss involving an American Airlines flight and a police helicopter near the San Antonio airport. The FAA has identified an overreliance on pilot ‘see and avoid’ operations that could contribute to safety issues between the two aircraft.
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