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Washington area: errors by air traffic controllers set a new record in 2010
Washington, Usa - FAA wants to mandate the airlines to upgrade their anti-collision software
The air traffic controllers in the Washington region, who direct more than 1.5 million flights, have made a record number of mistakes this year, triggering cockpit collision warning systems dozens of times. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, air traffic controller mistakes skyrocketed 51% in 2010, placing many passengers’ lives at risk. The most recent error of the Washington region a...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1124332
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency