Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has installed a new radar system, the Surface Movement Radar (SMR-4), following a midair collision in January 2025 that resulted in the deaths of 67 individuals. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the installation, stating that the system will assist air traffic controllers in monitoring aircraft and vehicles on runways and taxiways, particularly in adverse weather conditions. Duffy emphasized that the radar is a tool to enhance safety in air travel. Reagan National Airport is the sixth airport to adopt this technology, with a total investment of $30.5 million planned for safety and technology upgrades over the next three years. The collision involved American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, leading to an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which identified systemic failures in airspace design and safety oversight as contributing factors to the incident.
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Reagan National Airport Installs New Radar System After 2025 Midair Collision
Reagan National Airport has implemented a new radar system to improve safety following a deadly midair collision in January 2025 that killed 67 people. The Surface Movement Radar (SMR-4) will aid air traffic controllers in managing airport operations, especially in low-visibility conditions. The installation is part of a broader $30.5 million investment in safety upgrades at the airport.
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Reagan National Airport makes drastic change following deadly 2025 midair collision
Reagan National Airport Installs New Radar System After 2025 Midair Collision