WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it is shrinking the area around Reagan Washington National Airport where helicopters are allowed to operate. In March, the FAA imposed permanent restrictions on non-essential ...

The Federal Aviation Administration is lifting restrictions imposed during the country's longest government shutdown. Airlines can resume their regular flight schedules beginning Monday at 6 a.m. EST.

Operations will now be reduced by only 6% between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. local time at high-impact airports.

The FAA will temporarily limit the hours that commercial space launches can take place, citing strains on airspace during the government shutdown.

The FAA confirmed on Sunday that all limits imposed at 40 key airports, including New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, will be lifted from Monday at 6 a.m. EST, allowing airlines to resume their full schedules.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is planning to make further changes to helicopter routes near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in response to the tragic mid-air collision in January. What Happened: The FAA announced on Friday that it ...