Aviation News
Washington DC —The FAA is moving forward with a $16.5 million program to install Vehicle Movement Area Transmitters on its airport vehicles, the agency announced Wednesday. The equipment will be used on about 1,900 FAA vehicles at 44 airports with ASDE-X and ASSC surface surveillance systems, along with 220 airports that have or are expected to receive Surface Awareness Initiative systems.
New Jersey — A United Airlines widebody arriving from Europe struck a light pole and a bakery truck during its final approach into Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday, leaving one person injured and triggering a federal investigation.
Fort Worth — Leaders across the transportation sectors underscored the importance of collaboration to ensure the safety of the nation’s complex air travel network at a panel last week.