Following a tragic crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 that killed 179 people, the South Korean government announced plans to remove a dangerous concrete barrier at Muan International Airport. The barrier, a localizer designed to aid landings, was implicated in the accident when the aircraft overshot the runway. The government aims to replace it with safer, breakable structures. A special safety inspection will lead to enhancements at multiple airports, focusing on immediate safety improvements and preventing incidents like bird strikes, reflecting a broader overhaul of aviation safety protocols.
To improve aviation safety, the South Korean government will remove a hazardous concrete barrier at Muan International Airport following the fatal Jeju Air crash.
New localizer structures will be implemented at Muan and other airports, emphasizing the need for safety upgrades in response to a recent aviation disaster.
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