{"id":2426594,"date":"2025-04-23T15:29:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T19:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/faa-finds-safety-concerns-that-could-lead-to-a-collision-at-las-vegas-airport-after-review-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-04-23T15:31:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T19:31:11","slug":"faa-finds-safety-concerns-that-could-lead-to-a-collision-at-las-vegas-airport-after-review-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/faa-finds-safety-concerns-that-could-lead-to-a-collision-at-las-vegas-airport-after-review-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"FAA finds safety concerns that could lead to a collision at Las Vegas airport after review &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">38<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffaa-finds-safety-concerns-that-could-lead-to-a-collision-at-las-vegas-airport-after-review-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2426594&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-begins-kicking-out-8000-homeless-from-hotels-as-city-weathers-crime-spike\/\" title=\"New York Begins Kicking Out 8,000 Homeless From Hotels As City Weathers Crime Spike\">raised safety concerns<\/a> regarding air traffic at Harry Reid International Airport in Las vegas due to the high number of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">air tour helicopters operating<\/a> in the vicinity.Following a collision near Washington, D.C., the FAA reviewed several airports and found that vague agreements with helicopter operators regarding airspace management contributed to the hazards. Consequently, the FAA implemented new restrictions which have successfully reduced near-collision incidents by 30% within three weeks. Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau emphasized the need for better traffic advisories and control of helicopter movements to enhance safety. Additionally, the FAA plans to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/inside-an-illegal-immigrant-hideout-on-the-southern-border\/\" title=\"Inside a Secret Hideout for Illegal Immigrants on the Southern Border\">utilize artificial intelligence<\/a> to analyze reports from various busy helicopter traffic points nationwide. The scrutiny comes in light of multiple aviation safety incidents earlier this year, highlighting the importance of proactive measures in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-data-no-evidence-youve-got-to-make-a-judgment-call-fauci-on-restricting-travel-for-those-fully-vaccinated\/\" title=\"No Data, No Evidence, \u2018You\u2019ve Got To Make A Judgment Call\u2019: Fauci On Restricting Travel For Those Fully Vaccinated\">air traffic management<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">FAA finds safety concerns that could lead to a collision at Las Vegas airport after review<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2099898\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>A Federal Aviation Administration <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/newsroom\/rotorcraft-safety-roundtable-media-readout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">report<\/a> warned of dangerous conditions at Harry Reid International Airport in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/las-vegas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Las Vegas<\/a>, Nevada, due to the prevalence of air tour helicopters.<\/p>\n<p>The FAA said it reviewed dozens of airports in the wake of the collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter outside Washington, D.C., in January. New restrictions have been imposed in Las Vegas, which the FAA says has already cut near-air collisions by 30%.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3389124\/jordan-wood-democrat-susan-collins-senate-seat\/\">Ex-Katie Porter staffer runs for Susan Collins&#8217;s Senate seat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3388907\/judge-rebukes-aclu-improper-voicemail-deportation-case\/\">Judge rebukes ACLU for improper voicemail in deportation case<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3388988\/jamie-raskin-investigate-trump-dc-us-attorney-russian-media-appearances\/\">Raskin asks FBI to investigate Trump DC US attorney pick over Russian media appearances<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The FAA&rsquo;s acting administrator Chris Rocheleau said Las Vegas became a concern as the agency conducted its review because agreements with local helicopter operators do not clearly define vertical and lateral separation requirements when helicopters approach the airport. Air traffic controllers also were not issuing traffic advisories between returning helicopters and airplanes.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We took quick action, including exercising positive control over the helicopters and issuing more traffic advisories to pilots,&rdquo; Rocheleau said. &ldquo;As a result, the number of traffic alert and collision avoidance system reports decreased by 30 percent in just three weeks.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3361932\/sean-duffy-not-invited-signal-group-chat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>SEAN DUFFY SEEMS PRETTY HAPPY HE WASN&rsquo;T INVITED TO SIGNAL GROUP CHAT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The agency planned to use artificial intelligence to survey millions of reports it collects to assess other places with busy helicopter traffic. In addition to Las Vegas, the FAA looked at airports in Boston, New York, the Baltimore-Washington metro area, Detroit, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, and airports along the Gulf Coast.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The push to review safety at airports comes after the deadly crash over the Potomac River earlier this year, and the dozen other aviation shakeups following that, including a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3321945\/delta-flight-flips-over-landing-toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">flight flipping upside down<\/a> upon landing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3331000\/ntsb-chairwoman-suggests-private-jet-at-fault-close-call-southwest-flight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">near misses<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/travel\/3386422\/delta-fire-orlando-international-airport-passengers-evacuated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">engines catching on fire<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2099898\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2099898\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FAA identifies collision risks at Las Vegas airport due to helicopters<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2910,"featured_media":2426595,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AP21348582994873-scaled-1024x682.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[14154,53952,35280],"class_list":["post-2426594","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-faa","tag-las-vegas-airport","tag-safety-concerns"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AP21348582994873-scaled-1024x682.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2426594","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2910"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2426594"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2426594\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2426598,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2426594\/revisions\/2426598"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2426595"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2426594"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2426594"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2426594"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}