Runway incursions were down 50%.
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Serious Runway Incursions Cut in Half for Second Straight Year
October 8, 2010 There was a double-dose of good news coming out of Boston this morning, where Administrator Randy Babbitt announced that serious runway incursions dropped by 50 percent in FY2010, compared to FY2009.
The goal we are working towards is zero runway incursions, Babbitt said during a press conference at Boston's Logan Airport, where he highlighted runway safety technology. I'm confident that the right combination of education and technology will help us get there.
The number of serious runway incursions dropped from 12 to six in year-over-year comparisons, only three of which involved commercial aircraft. Today's announcement reflects a steady, significant improvement in runway safety over the last decade. In FY2000, for instance, there were 67 serious runway incursions.
During the press conference, Babbitt also announced that the runway status lights system at Logan Airport has completed a successful 90-day testing period. The runway safety system warns pilots of potential runway incursions or collisions through a network of red lights that are embedded in the airfield pavement. The lights warn pilots when it is unsafe for them to enter, cross, or proceed down a runway. Pilots must stop when the red lights are illuminated and may not continue without clearance from air traffic control.
The FAA partnered with the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) to install the system. The FAA funded the design and development of the system, as well as the equipment. Massport paid for the installation of the airfield lighting equipment.
Runway Status Lights systems are scheduled to be installed at 23 airports across the country beginning next year.
Serious Runway Incursions Cut in Half for Second Straight Year
October 8, 2010 There was a double-dose of good news coming out of Boston this morning, where Administrator Randy Babbitt announced that serious runway incursions dropped by 50 percent in FY2010, compared to FY2009.
The goal we are working towards is zero runway incursions, Babbitt said during a press conference at Boston's Logan Airport, where he highlighted runway safety technology. I'm confident that the right combination of education and technology will help us get there.
The number of serious runway incursions dropped from 12 to six in year-over-year comparisons, only three of which involved commercial aircraft. Today's announcement reflects a steady, significant improvement in runway safety over the last decade. In FY2000, for instance, there were 67 serious runway incursions.
During the press conference, Babbitt also announced that the runway status lights system at Logan Airport has completed a successful 90-day testing period. The runway safety system warns pilots of potential runway incursions or collisions through a network of red lights that are embedded in the airfield pavement. The lights warn pilots when it is unsafe for them to enter, cross, or proceed down a runway. Pilots must stop when the red lights are illuminated and may not continue without clearance from air traffic control.
The FAA partnered with the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) to install the system. The FAA funded the design and development of the system, as well as the equipment. Massport paid for the installation of the airfield lighting equipment.
Runway Status Lights systems are scheduled to be installed at 23 airports across the country beginning next year.
Those of you who have flown into/out of Logan, do you have an opinion of the new runway safety light system mentioned in the article?
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