Safety concerns about “soft spots” on the tarmac, taxiways and apron area must be permanently resolved. Aircraft frequently get “stuck” in the soft surfaces that are the result of sub-standard materials. The extra power and towing needed to maneuver through these surfaces is a safety risk to ground personnel, ground vehicles and aircraft. On top of that, frequent surface repairs create congestion. “The constant resurfacing of the tarmac, taxiways and apron area with asphalt is an unacceptable patchwork solution. We literally need a “concrete” solution,” said Tyler.