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Italian Air Force: installed the “Portarrest p-V” system in Herat

Herat, Afghanistan - The emergency arrest cables will help to stop airplanes in case of landing or taking off problems

Installed on last Saturday by personnel of the 10th aircraft maintenance unit of Galatina, Lecce, the emergency arrest cables on Herat (Afghanistan) airport's runway. These will help to stop planes with landing or taking off problems. The system, named “Portarrest p-V”, has been installed for the upcoming arrival of the Italian Tornadoes. "The installation of the barrier - colonel Francesco Cro...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1101434
Rome, Italy, 03/18/2009 17:55
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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