Japanese Transport Ministry Proposes Air Traffic Safety Measures

In response to a fatal collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, a Japanese transport ministry panel has recommended enhancing air traffic control safety by hiring more staff and introducing alert systems on runways and in control rooms. The collision involved a Japan Airlines jetliner and a coast guard plane, resulting in five deaths and injuries. The incident underscored communication issues, prompting the need for improved safety measures. The proposal includes adding staff at major airports like Haneda and implementing systems like Runway Status Lights. Transport Minister Tetsuo Saito has pledged to prioritize these measures before the busy summer travel season.