European bodies launch plan to tackle runway excursions

A group of 17 European aviation stakeholders have launched an action plan aimed at minimizing the risk of runway excursions. The action plan—European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions—gives practical recommendations and guidance materials to help operational staff prevent runway excursions. The plan was developed by the European Working Group for Runway Safety, which includes participants from Eurocontrol, the European Aviation Safety Agency and IATA, among ...