US Figure Skating Champs pop up in news as aviation safety rules tighten after last year’s Washington midair tragedy—figures share the spotlight on discipline and risk. Background: US nationals crown the U.S. champions annually.
The FAA has introduced new radar-based guidelines for managing helicopter and airplane traffic at over 150 busy airports, following recent near-misses and a deadly 2025 collision. The change aims to reduce reliance on visual separation, which proved insufficient in preventing accidents.