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Last June 24, 2008 both the Federal Aviation and Los Angeles International Airport were quite happy to celebrate the completion on the safety renovation upgrade on their airfield.

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A completed new center taxiway removed the chances of aircrafts hitting each other while maneuvering on the runways, which were too close for comfort. The new taxiway would lessen the chances of the incoming aircraft brushing its massive frame to a departing aircraft.

Before the renovation, there were several unfortunate incidents that could have been avoided if they have constructed the center taxiway earlier.

The Federal Aviation Administration or FAA contributed much on the renovation process. The Los Angeles International Airport or LAX is one of the busiest airports in America so the completion of this project will benefit many people not only the pilots, commercial airliners and private aircraft owners but the passengers as well, not to mention the air traffic controllers that were having a hard time guiding the pilots in maneuvering their aircrafts.

LAX is at present still continuing on other safety upgrades like installation of runway lights and highly advanced equipment to provide air traffic controllers enough data to make the airport secured and safer for aircrafts and travelers alike.