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Moscow: tougher flight safety rules

Moscow, Russia - Too many accidents in 2011 and 2012

Starting from July 1, 2012, passenger planes which are not equipped with a collision avoidance system will be grounded in line with new regulations approved by Moscow. The new rules were planned to enter into force on January 1, 2012, but the programme was delayed in order to allow Russian airlines more time to comply with the regulation. This decision is expected to primarily affect the aging...

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Rome, Italy, 07/02/2012 15:38
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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