The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday issued a safety alerts to airlines, pilots and others about the 'need for continued vigilance and attention to mitigation of safety risks' after a series of high-profile near collisions.
A view of the air traffic control tower at O’Hare International Airport after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to pause all domestic departures due to a system outage, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., January 11, 2023. REUTERS/Jim Vondruska/File Photo
"While the overall numbers do not reflect an increase in incidents and occurrences, the potential severity of these events is concerning," the FAA said.
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