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FAA outlines runway‑safety technology deployments, AWOS expansion and PFAS foam transition needs
Summary
FAA officials said they are deploying surface‑awareness technologies at dozens of airports, expanding AWOS and weather systems in Alaska, and prepared guidance for transitioning away from PFAS firefighting foam pending appropriations.
FAA witnesses described several equipment and airport safety initiatives committee members said are essential to reduce runway incidents and to improve service in remote areas.
Jody Baker and Franklin McIntosh told senators the FAA has added the surface awareness initiative at 18 sites since November 2024 and has plans for more than 30 additional sites by the end of calendar year 2025. McIntosh described three surface safety tools—ADS‑B based surface awareness,…
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