While the rate of runway incursions has improved, it is still 15% higher than a decade ago. In 2014, there were 26 runway incursions for every million arrivals and departures, compared to 30 in 2024.

While the rate of runway incursions has improved, it is still 15% higher than a decade ago. In 2014, there were 26 runway incursions for every million arrivals and departures, compared to 30 in 2024.

In January last year, a Japan Airlines plane was completely charred, with only its wings intact, after it collided with a Japan Coast Guard plane at the Haneda airport, killing five people.

WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it will install enhanced safety technology at 74 airports by the end of 2026 to help detect runway incursions.