FAA Safety Briefing, March/April 2026

… safely stopped by the EMAS bed at the end of the runway. The system, upgraded last year, was used for the first time that day, and it worked exactly as designed. Thanks in part to the dedicated work of FAA employees, travelers and crews walked away safely. When the FAA shared the story on its X account (@FAANews), the post generated more than 1 million views and drew widespread praise. Across the country, there are 122 EMAS installations at 70 U.S. airports. These systems, and the people who make them possible, continue to prevent accidents and protect lives. Safety is and will always remain the FAA’s top priority. EMAS is just one example of how the FAA workforce makes a real difference every day — keeping travelers, flight crews, and aircraft safe. Check out the X post at bit.ly/4aSNeP1. The FAA's engineered materials arresting system makes a save at Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport (ROA). …