Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA recent increase in aviation incidents and near-misses at US airports, including a fatal runway collision at LaGuardia, has prompted concerns about air travel safety. Aviation experts affirm that air travel remains statistically the safest mode of transportation, attributing heightened public awareness to technological advancements and increased media interest. A significant safety flaw identified is the lack of mandatory electronic transponders for ground vehicles at airports, which could prevent runway collisions, despite the FAA encouraging their use since 2011. Following the LaGuardia collision, the FAA has accelerated plans to install transponders in its own vehicles at 264 airports and is providing funding for wider adoption by airport operators. The US aviation system is also grappling with a shortage of air traffic controllers, leading the FAA to launch recruitment campaigns, including one targeting video gamers, to address staffing challenges. In fullDeadly crashes and near misses are plaguing US airports. Experts cite a glaring safety ‘gap’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Fatal LaGuardia runway collision sparks concern about air travel safety
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA recent increase in aviation incidents and near-misses at US airports, including a fatal runway collision at LaGuardia, has prompted concerns about air travel safety. Aviation experts affirm that air travel remains statistically the safest mode of transportation, attributing heightened public awareness to technological advancements and increased media interest. A significant safety flaw identified is the lack of mandatory electronic transponders for ground vehicles at airports, which could prevent runway collisions, despite the FAA encouraging their use since 2011. Following the LaGuardia collision, the FAA has accelerated plans to install transponders in its own vehicles at 264 airports and is providing funding for wider adoption by airport operators. The US aviation system is also grappling with a shortage of air traffic controllers, leading the FAA to launch recruitment campaigns, including one targeting video gamers, to address staffing challenges. In fullDeadly crashes and near misses are plaguing US airports. Experts cite a glaring safety ‘gap’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
