US aviation industry takes action to prevent near-misses and improve safety.

A recent spate of near-misses on US airport runways is likely due to surging demand for air travel and pandemic-related workforce disruptions, according to aviation industry leaders. The Federal Aviation Administration is currently investigating seven aviation incidents this year, including six runway incursions and one plane's nosedive into the Pacific Ocean. Experts say the industry is strained due to elevated demand for air travel coinciding with an overworked and under-experienced workforce. Despite the increase in incidents, safety experts insist it remains safe to fly in the US.