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Aircraft and transport: European Parliament vote puts at risk key measures to improve aviation safety

Brussels, Belgium - The motion for rejection will be considered by the EP plenary in October

Following the Transport Committee's vote this afternoon to reject proposals to improve crew protection against fatigue, Vice-President Kallas said: "This vote puts at risk key measures to improve aviation safety. Safety is the first priority for the EU and the sole objective of this revision. Pilot fatigue is a very serious issue and that's why there are already strong EU rules in place. This proposal...

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Rome, Italy, 09/30/2013 18:41
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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