A new radar system has been installed at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in the Washington, D.C., area after a 2025 midair collision that killed 67 people due to multiple systemic failures.The airport has received the Surface Movement Radar, known as SMR-4, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday. The technology will help air traffic controllers identify aircraft and vehicles moving along runways and taxiways, even in bad weather and low-visibility conditions."This new radar is our latest reinforcement tool to equip our controllers as they safeguard our air travel. We’re work...
Reagan National Airport makes drastic change following deadly 2025 midair collision
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Aug 15, 2026 • 3 weeks ago
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