Federal Funding Soars to Prevent Airplane Near-Collisions and Improve Airport Safety

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has allocated $121 million to various airport projects aimed at addressing the increasing number of near-collisions between airplanes. The projects include reconfiguring taxiways, installing new lighting systems, and providing more flexibility on the airfield. Boston's Logan International Airport, Alaska's Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, and D.C.'s Ronald Reagan National Airport are among the recipients of the funding. The investment comes in response to recent warnings from the FAA about the alarming number of near-misses in the aviation industry.