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Anti-terrorism exercise: the hijacking of a scheduled flight has been simulated

Budapest, Hungary - Drills take place in Hungary

Hungary is also presently engaged to carry out a series of anti-terrorism exercises. The hijacking of a scheduled flight has been simulated. Simulation regarded an airplane forced by fighter jets to abandon its route and land at Debrecen Airport. Shortly after, a negotiation with terrorists has started. The training has been held in the skies of North-Eastern Hungary.

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 128441
Rome, Italy, 10/06/2005 18:07
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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