Runway Safety

25 aviation articles tagged “Runway Safety

21 Air Flight 7598: NTSB Probes Miami Boeing 767 Overrun

The NTSB is investigating the fatal 21 Air Boeing 767 runway overrun at Miami International Airport that killed five ground crew members.

Sep 10, 20264 min
21 Air Flight 7598: NTSB Probes Miami Boeing 767 Overrun
Safety

FAA Deploys 100th Surface Awareness Initiative System

The FAA has deployed its 100th Surface Awareness Initiative system, expanding vital runway safety technology to nearly half of 220 planned U.S. airports.

Sep 3, 20263 min
FAA Deploys 100th Surface Awareness Initiative System
Safety

Cirrus SF50 Collides With Idaho Construction Equipment

One passenger was injured when a Cirrus Vision Jet collided with construction equipment during a rejected takeoff at an Idaho airport.

Aug 18, 20266 min
Cirrus SF50 Collides With Idaho Construction Equipment
Safety

FAA Installs New SMR-4 Radars at Three Major Airports

The FAA has deployed new SMR-4 radar systems at three airports to improve runway safety as part of its $12.5 billion modernization initiative.

Jun 27, 20263 min
FAA Installs New SMR-4 Radars at Three Major Airports
Safety

SFO Flight Delays Quadruple Following FAA Runway Ban

Average delays at SFO have quadrupled to 20 minutes following an FAA mandate prohibiting parallel visual landings and ongoing runway construction.

Jun 23, 20264 min
SFO Flight Delays Quadruple Following FAA Runway Ban
Regulatory

FAA SFO Arrival Rate Cut: Runway Work and Safety Limits

The FAA has reduced SFO's arrival rate to 36 flights per hour due to runway construction and new safety mandates, causing significant passenger delays.

May 24, 20263 min
FAA SFO Arrival Rate Cut: Runway Work and Safety Limits
Regulatory

FAA Invests $16.5M in Airport Ground Vehicle Tracking

The FAA is investing $16.5 million to install transponders on 1,900 ground vehicles, aiming to improve airport safety and prevent runway incursions.

May 14, 20265 min
FAA Invests $16.5M in Airport Ground Vehicle Tracking
Regulatory

Frontier Flight 4345 Strikes Pedestrian on Denver Runway

Frontier Flight 4345 struck a pedestrian on a Denver runway, causing an engine fire and forcing the evacuation of 231 people via emergency slides.

May 9, 20265 min
Frontier Flight 4345 Strikes Pedestrian on Denver Runway
Safety

CLT Begins Construction on New 10,000-Foot Runway with Digital Twin Tech

Charlotte Douglas International Airport begins building a fourth runway featuring embedded sensors and a digital twin to enhance airfield safety and...

May 3, 20264 min
CLT Begins Construction on New 10,000-Foot Runway with Digital Twin Tech
Airports

American Airlines A319 Avoids Truck Collision at Charlotte Airport

An American Airlines pilot averted a ground collision by braking to avoid a truck at Charlotte, intensifying safety concerns after a recent fatal LGA...

Apr 17, 20264 min
American Airlines A319 Avoids Truck Collision at Charlotte Airport
Safety

FAA Investigates Frontier A321 Close Call with Trucks at LAX

The FAA is investigating a Frontier Airlines A321 that nearly collided with two trucks on a taxiway at LAX, highlighting ongoing surface safety concerns.

Apr 10, 20264 min
FAA Investigates Frontier A321 Close Call with Trucks at LAX
Safety

LaGuardia CRJ900 Crash Kills Pilots, Prompts NTSB Safety Probe

A fatal LaGuardia runway collision between a CRJ900 and a fire truck has sparked an NTSB probe into ATC workload and surface detection technology failures.

Apr 7, 20265 min
LaGuardia CRJ900 Crash Kills Pilots, Prompts NTSB Safety Probe
Safety

TSB Reports Record Canadian Runway Incursions in 2024 Amid ATC Shortage

Canada's TSB reports a record 639 runway incursions in 2024, citing increased air traffic and a critical shortage of air traffic controllers.

Apr 6, 20265 min
TSB Reports Record Canadian Runway Incursions in 2024 Amid ATC Shortage
Safety

Fatal LaGuardia CRJ-900 Collision Spurs Runway Safety Investigation

The NTSB is investigating a fatal LaGuardia runway collision between a CRJ-900 and a fire truck, focusing on ATC staffing and technology failures.

Apr 1, 20265 min
Fatal LaGuardia CRJ-900 Collision Spurs Runway Safety Investigation
Safety

Southwest Flight 2353 Executes Go-Around at Burbank Airport

Southwest Flight 2353 executed a go-around at Hollywood Burbank Airport after the pilot determined the runway was not clear, a routine safety maneuver.

Mar 29, 20264 min
Southwest Flight 2353 Executes Go-Around at Burbank Airport
Safety

NTSB Probes ATC Staffing After Fatal LaGuardia Runway Collision

The NTSB is investigating ATC staffing at LaGuardia after a fatal runway crash revealed the midnight shift controller was handling multiple positions.

Mar 28, 20265 min
NTSB Probes ATC Staffing After Fatal LaGuardia Runway Collision
Safety

FAA Report Identifies Runway Safety Risks at Over 150 U.S. Airports

The FAA has identified runway safety risks at over 150 US airports, prompting calls for infrastructure and procedural upgrades following recent incidents.

Mar 27, 20264 min
FAA Report Identifies Runway Safety Risks at Over 150 U.S. Airports
Safety

NTSB Probes Fatal LaGuardia Collision Amid Runway Safety Concerns

The NTSB is investigating a fatal Air Canada Express runway collision at LaGuardia that killed two pilots, highlighting systemic ATC and surface safety...

Mar 26, 20264 min
NTSB Probes Fatal LaGuardia Collision Amid Runway Safety Concerns
Safety

Two Pilots Killed in Air Canada CRJ900 Collision at LaGuardia

The NTSB is investigating a fatal runway collision at LaGuardia involving an Air Canada Express CRJ900 and a fire truck, which killed the two pilots.

Mar 25, 20265 min
Two Pilots Killed in Air Canada CRJ900 Collision at LaGuardia
Safety

NTSB Cites Conflicting Logs, ASDE-X Failure in LaGuardia CRJ-900 Crash

NTSB cites conflicting tower logs and an ASDE-X system failure in its investigation into the fatal LaGuardia runway collision involving a CRJ-900.

Mar 25, 20265 min
NTSB Cites Conflicting Logs, ASDE-X Failure in LaGuardia CRJ-900 Crash
Safety
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