A hotline between the Pentagon and DCA airport hasn't worked since 2022, FAA says

The critical issue of direct communication failing between the Pentagon and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's air traffic control tower has persisted since 2022, following a fatal helicopter-jet collision in January. The Federal Aviation Administration acknowledged the glitch during a Senate hearing, where officials also revealed that the crash exposed the breakdown before it occurred. Efforts are now underway to restore communication, with both the FAA and Army collaborating to address the problem.