‘Terrific Progress’ on Runway Incursions
The number of serious runway incursions at U.S. airports in fiscal year 2010 decreased 50 percent from the previous year, transportation officials said.
Six serious runway incursions, including three involving commercial aircraft, were recorded in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. There were 12 serious runway incursions in fiscal 2009, down from 24 in fiscal 2008 — a reflection of what the FAA described as a “steady, significant improvement in runway safety over the last decade.” By comparison, in fiscal 2000, there were 67 serious runway incursions.
“We continue to make terrific progress in the area of runway safety,” said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
“The goal we are working toward is zero runway incursions,” added FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. “I’m confident that the right combination of education and technology will help get us there.”
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