06/10/2026
Executing a precision RTU HVAC helicopter lift in a high-security urban zone is never simple—especially inside the Washington DC Flight Restricted Zone, next to Reagan National Airport.
Fair Lifts Helicopter Services partnered with Moores Electric to remove and replace a 2,500-pound rooftop HVAC unit at the Fashion Centre in Arlington, Virginia. Instead of shutting down busy streets for a traditional crane, the team used a Bell 214 helicopter to complete two exact aerial picks in a single morning.
In this project recap, explore how the team:
• Planned around FRZ restrictions and coordinated with multiple federal agencies
• Secured FAA approval with a detailed Congested Area Plan (CAP)
• Used a nearby parking deck as a secure staging area to keep the public protected
• Completed the lift safely, quickly, and with minimal disruption to local businesses
See the full breakdown, photos, and key takeaways from the operation:
https://www.fairlifts.com/fairlifts-projects/strategic-execution-of-a-complex-rtu-hvac-helicopter-lift-in-arlington-virginia/