FAA Invests in Aviation Safety with $16.5 Million Initiative
Published on: May 14, 2026, 1:23 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The FAA is allocating $16.5 million to install transponders on airport vehicles after a fatal crash in March at LaGuardia Airport involving an Air Canada Express jet and a fire truck. This initiative aims to enhance surface awareness by equipping 1,900 vehicles across 264 airports with the technology.
