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Flight Safety Foundation Calls for Global, Coordinated Action on Runway Incursions
(SOURCE: TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)
Runway incursions are one of the most persistent threats to aviation safety, and the risk of incursions is likely to increase as air traffic grows, unless robust, coordinated safety defenses are implemented, Flight Safety Foundation said in releasing the Global Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Incursions (GAPPRI).
“Despite efforts over the years to prevent incursions, they still happen,” said Foundation President and CEO Dr. Hassan Shahidi. “The risk of runway incursions is a global concern, and the potential consequences of an incursion are severe. Airport operations are complex and involve multiple parties, including operators, air traffic control and ground service providers. It is critical that all stakeholders work collaboratively to eliminate the risk of serious incursions.”
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