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Earthquake in Pakistan (3): flights over India's border no-fly-zone have been authorized

Islamabad, Pakistan - Humanitarian air-bridge from Brindisi's base to go on

Indian Government gave the green light to Islamabad request to permit Pakistani helicopters destined to rescue earthquake victims along the line of ceasefire that separates the Himalayan region. Meanwhile, WFP (World Food Program) air-bridge from the Rapid Response Base of the United Nations at Brindisi. An Ilyushin 76 plane left last Friday carrying a load of blankets and high protein content biscuits...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 129084
Rome, Italy, 10/17/2005 13:08
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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