A serious incident at LaGuardia Airport has prompted investigations by the FAA and NTSB after a passenger jet was forced to abort its takeoff to avoid a potential collision with another aircraft. The close call involved a Republic Airways plane and a United Airlines jet, which was still on the runway at the time. The incident, described as a near-miss, underscored concerns regarding air traffic control procedures in the USA, especially given the sophisticated runway safety systems in place. Audio recordings from air traffic control have been reviewed as part of the investigation, highlighting the need for urgent reform in procedural protocols to ensure passenger safety.