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Proposed a law to arm pilots
Washington, USA
The idea of handguns as a "last line of defence" is supported by the Air Line Pilots Association (Alpa), the biggest pilot's union, which claims that nearly three-quarters of its 62,000 members are in favour. A House of Representatives' hearing is expected to pave the way for US airline pilots to arm themselves in the cockpit. Legislation being introduced by two Republican congressmen, Don Young...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency