Goal: reducing runway incursions: FAA inspector offers a how-to primer.(FUELING/LINE OPS/SAFETY)

From: Airport Business | Date: September 1, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

Preventing runway incursions is one of the Federal Aviation Administration's highest priorities. Not only do they have the potential to put lives at risk due to the number and proximity of aircraft operating on the airport surface, but they take place in a complex and dynamic environment.

From a safety perspective, an airport is divided into two distinct areas: the Movement Area, which is under the control of air traffic, and usually includes the runways, taxiways, and other areas of an airport that aircraft use for taxiing, takeoff, and landing; and, the Non-Movement Area, ...

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