Source: The New York Times
Article: Port Authority to Install Tracker Not Used During Deadly LaGuardia Crash (April 28, 2026—Full article may require subscription)
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Summary
A recent New York Times article examining the March 2026 runway collision at LaGuardia Airport highlights the critical role of surface surveillance and transponder-based tracking in preventing runway incursions.
The coverage discusses how the absence of a transponder on an emergency vehicle contributed to the accident — underscoring the importance of integrated, real-time situational awareness across both aircraft and ground operations. The article stresses that this is an industry-wide issue affecting multiple airports across the US, and not specific to LaGuardia airport.
PASSUR Aerospace is referenced in the context of advanced airfield monitoring and surveillance capabilities, and advanced data processing, reflecting the growing industry focus on technologies that enhance visibility, prediction, and safety across complex airport environments.
PASSUR’s Role in Airfield Vehicle Tracking and Visualization
The PASSUR team is proud to have supported the FAA, Airports and Airlines in the successful implementation of the Vehicle Movement Area Transponder (VMAT) ADS-B Vehicle Tracking Program over the last 14+ years, and the digital safety system it supports. To date, we have deployed more than 2,300 units across the United States, making PASSUR the leader in this domain. PASSUR is a full-service supplier of VMAT hardware, installation, & support services. VMATs are just one of more than 50 sources of data that power our ARiVA software platform, delivering real-time operations and safety intelligence to the industry.
PASSUR’s Vehicle Movement Area Transponder (VMAT) Program supports Airports in fulfilling the requirements specified by FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5220-26. Our integrated service package includes advanced hardware, ongoing system support, and a full suite of situational awareness, alerting, and decision support workflow tools designed to help airports achieve the safety and efficiency objectives outlined in the FAA AC.
All ARiVA solutions are powered by the PASSUR FusedSuite, a comprehensive aviation data warehouse and processing architecture, with advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.
Contact Us today to learn more about how PASSUR can support your ADS-B Vehicle tracking and operational visualization, decision support and safety goals.