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Sammies finalist developed new system for airport runway safety
As sophisticated as air transportation has become, the most basic mistakes can still occur, like when an Alaska Airlines flight landed using a taxiway.
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As sophisticated as air transportation has become, the most basic mistakes can still occur. Take for example the time an Alaska Airlines flight landed using a taxiway, not the runway. That prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to turn to Emily Banuelos. She led a team that developed a whole new system as a team manager for the runway safety group at the FAA. She’s also a finalist in this year’s Service to America Medals program. Hear more about her work on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
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