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Fire Truck Crash Sparks Airport Transponder Push
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Airport Safety Overhaul: Transponders to Prevent Ground Vehicle Collisions
In the wake of a fire truck crashing into an Air Canada jet at LaGuardia Airport, the Port Authority is implementing transponders on all ground vehicles to enhance real-time tracking and prevent future close calls. The ASDE-X system, already in use at 35 airports, will be further bolstered with additional tracking tools and heightened driver awareness to ensure airfield safety.
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