The Federal Aviation Administration said it was taking steps to improve its air traffic control operations after a series of near-miss incidents raised questions about safety.
An American Airlines Airbus A319 airplane takes off past the air traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, January 11, 2023The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it was taking steps to improve its air traffic control operations after a series of near-miss incidents raised questions about U.S. aviation safety.
"There is no question that we are seeing too many close calls," FAA Air Traffic Organization Chief Operating Officer Tim Arel said in a message to employees reviewed by Reuters.to airlines, pilots and others citing the "need for continued vigilance and attention to mitigation of safety risks." Six serious runway incursions since January prompted the agency to convene a safety summit last week.
Arel said the FAA would ensure that supervisors devote their full attention to the operation and airfield during peak traffic periods, provide more dedicated training for unusual circumstances and update simulator software for the first time since 2016.
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