**Headline:** "Aviation Takes a Hit: A Close Call for Commercial Flights in the Skies"
Air traffic in the United States is a vital part of our daily lives, with millions of passengers flying between cities every day. However, a recent incident has raised concerns about the safety of our skies.
🚨 Early in the morning, a commercial airliner came very close to hitting a CNN News Chopper over Washington DC. The close call happened when a Trump Organization helicopter and a CNN News Chopper almost collided. The incident occurred during rush hour, when many people are traveling to work.
The close call happened at around 8 a.m. on a sunny day in the nation's capital. The President's helicopter was on its way to the White House while the CNN helicopter was heading in the same direction. Luckily, the helicopters did not collide. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking into the close call to see what happened.
The CNN helicopter was flying at around 1,500 feet when the President's helicopter was spotted coming up on its left side. The pilots of the CNN helicopter immediately sprang into action, taking evasive maneuvers to avoid the collision. The close call is being hailed as a safety success story, despite the tense moment.
This is the latest close call for aviation. In a separate incident, a helicopter also came close to hitting an American Airlines plane over a New York City helipad.
Air traffic control reported the close call, saying the helicopter was too close to the American Airlines plane. The FAA is also looking into the incident to see why the helicopter was allowed so close to an aircraft taking off.
In the world of aviation, safety always comes first. But close calls like these highlight the importance of staying vigilant and maintaining smooth communication between pilots and air traffic control.
The US controls a significant portion of the global air traffic. As the country is known for being a transportation leader, it's imperative that incidents like these are carefully investigated.
**Remember, safety first in all cases!**
You can read more about this story on the BBC here: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/cnn-aviation-trump-washington-new-york-b2693790.html
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