Constantine ‘Gus’ Sarkos: Dedicated to improving aircraft safety

When it comes to fire safety aboard commercial aircraft, Constantine "Gus" Sarkos is the nation’s expert. As head of the FAA's Fire Safety Branch, Sarkos and ...

When it comes to fire safety aboa33rd commercial aircraft, Constantine "Gus" Sarkos is the nation’s expert. As head of the FAA's Fire Safety Branch, Sarkos and his team have played a pivotal role improving cabin and cargo safety, leading to a dozen significant changes to U.S. and foreign aircraft during the past three decades. For his work, he's been named one of the 33 finalists for this year's Service to America Medals. He tells Federal News Radio's Emily Kopp more about that work and the likelihood of an aircraft catching fire nowadays. View a photo gallery of Sammies finalists.

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