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New Technology Enhances Runway Safety at Busy New York Hub
Newark Liberty International Airport has unveiled a new Surface Movement Radar system, aimed at enhancing runway safety by providing air traffic controllers with better visibility of aircraft and vehicles on the ground. The system, which was unveiled by US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, is part of a multi-year modernization effort to improve air traffic control systems. According to the FAA, the new radar will help reduce runway incursions and delays, particularly during periods of low visibility. This development was first reported by Unknown Source.