FAA seeks cheaper runway lighting as Honeywell's SURF‑A targets FAA certification in 2026

The FAA is seeking lower-cost alternatives to runway lighting systems used at major U.S. airports, while Honeywell's SURF‑A runway‑safety system is targeting FAA type certification in 2026. The moves underscore industry pressure to cut airfield infrastructure costs and to field new certified safety technologies across airport operations.

Discovered 2025-09-15T10:04:17.456294-07:00 | 2025-09-15T10:04:17.456294-07:00

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