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US pilots, too many fires onboard, we want sensors
Washington, Usa - In the first half of 2006 there have been 181 emergencies for fires onboard
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In the first six months of 2006 there have been 181 emergencies for fires onboard the US planes; it is a problem in constantly increase, and now affects almost flight a day (see AVIONEWS). "A fire onboard is one of the most distressing events which can happen", states an ex-inspector of the US civil aviation. An event which only gives 20 minutes to the pilot of the burning plane to land, while the...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 66874
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency