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Laser against aircraft in the USA: new security steps set by Bush-led Government

Oklahoma City, Usa - They will be indicated by US Secretary for Transportation tomorrow while FBI confirmed that terrorists could use lasers against airliners

After the various denunciations by plane and helicopter pilots in the USA about the threat represented by the lasers aimed against aircraft cabins and their crews, and following the recent arrest of one of the liable persons for such a danger (see for details AVIONEWS), US Government reacted by an initiative intended to ensure more security for the flight activities. FBI would have recently confirmed...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 111670
Rome, Italy, 01/11/2005 13:03
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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