Washington News Updates
FAA Slows Reagan Airport’s Flight Arrival Rate
U.S. aviation safety regulators are slowing the rate of arrivals at Ronald Reagan airport to help ease the strain on air traffic controllers after last week's deadly midair collision.
Passenger Jet Collides With Army Copter Near D.C.-Area Airport
ARLINGTON, Va. — A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Jan. 29 with an Army helicopter carrying three soldiers around 9 p.m. EST while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington.
January 30, 2025GSA Awards $33.2M for Pacific Highway Port Modernization
The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a $33.2 million contract to modernize Washington state’s busiest commercial border crossing with Canada.
DHL Expands Retail Presence in D.C. Area
DHL expanded its network of retail locations by introducing a store in Fairfax, Va., the company announced April 23.
Spokane International Airport Completes Second Phase of Rail, Truck Facility
The Spokane International Airport has completed the second phase of a rail and truck transload facility designed to attract advanced manufacturing companies to the region.
Central Washington Route Upgraded for Agricultural Truck Traffic
State and federal transportation agencies have recently upgraded and reclassified Washington State Route 281 as a heavy truck freight corridor allowing 10 million tons or more of mostly agricultural freight moves per year.