Airports on Edge: Safety Gap Exposed by Recent Incidents The recent spate of fatal crashes and near misses at US airports has raised concerns about the safety of air travel.
While aviation experts emphasize that flying remains one of the safest modes of transportation, the frequency of these incidents suggests a pressing issue: a glaring gap in safety protocols.
At the heart of this problem is the reluctance of airports to adopt electronic transponders, which would allow air traffic controllers to track vehicles on the ground.