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Democratic Republic of Congo: 35 airlines have been suspended

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo - Transport Minister to have a strong hand following recent events

After the emergency landing performed by a Twin Otter plane, the second one in few days occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo following the Antonov AN-26’s accident happened last September 5, Transport Minister, Eva Mwakasa, has ordered to suspend flights for over 35 of the 53 carriers operating in the country. Fleets of banner airlines will fly again within three months only respecting the s...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 126531
Rome, Italy, 09/09/2005 12:51
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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