Valley Airports Test Surface Alert Technology After Fatal Crash

Honeywell Aerospace has partnered with the Phoenix Aviation Department to study the implementation of surface alert technology on ground vehicles at three Valley airports. The decision follows a tragic accident in March, when a plane collided with a fire truck on the runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport, resulting in the deaths of two pilots and injuries to dozens more.

The surface alert technology aims to provide real-time alerts to drivers operating ground vehicles on airport runways. The study will assess its effectiveness and potential for expansion to other airports.