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Airlines wait for directives following Airbus's accident

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Bisignani: "Safety is a constant chalenge"

Airlines operating Airbus A-330/200 aircraft today said, during IATA's (International Air Transport Association) annual meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from June 7 to 9 (see AVIONEWS), that they will wait for Airbus's directives before performing any modification to their airplanes. Giovanni Bisignani, IATA director general and CEO, stated: "Last week's tragedy over the South Atlantic reminded...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1105545
Rome, Italy, 06/08/2009 17:51
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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