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Australia proposed the introduction of marshals on international flights

Sydney, Australia - Negotiations in progress

Australian Government announced today the intent of putting armed sky marshals on passenger jets flying from Australia to the US and Singapore. It is an extension of the current security program which regards flights within Australia: it started 18 months ago when armed security guards were posted on regional flights. The Government is now negotiating with US and Singapore authorities. The program...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 48577
Rome, Italy, 07/31/2003 11:54
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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