Crash of Air-India 747 marks worst aviation disaster in India
Sunday’s crash of Air-India Flight 182 into the Atlantic near the Irish coast leaves 329 aboard with no survivors. Officials cite potential safety questions after prior Air-India incidents, while Boeing cites the 747 as among the safest jets despite historical losses.
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Worst aviation disasters listed by Associated Press
A compiled list of the ten deadliest commercial aviation crashes worldwide, detailing dates, flight types, operators, and locations from 1972 to 1983. Notable incidents include Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Paris near, Riyadh, Chicago, Sakhalin, the South Pole, Bombay, Colombo, Agadir, and Madrid Barajas, with several near-mentions of additional 176 casualty crashes in 1972 1976 and 1973.
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Giant search for missing Air India jumbo jet
Britain Ireland coordinate a large-scale rescue operation with 14 British and American helicopters, four reconnaissance planes, and many ships racing to the crash area 120 miles southwest of Ireland after the Air India jumbo vanished off the Irish coast. NATO and US Navy involvement includes a C 130 from Keflavik and Nimrod reconnaissance planes from Kinloss.
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Emergency meeting set after air crashes and hijackings
London AP reports an emergency IATA meeting this week in Montreal following an Air-India crash with 329 aboard and a recent TWA hijacking. IATA press officer David Kyd says the group will review recent tragic incidents to determine where security must be strengthened.
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Kirkpatrick and Kissinger discuss hostage taking at World Forum
Jeane Kirkpatrick warned that groups like Shiite hostage takers pursue power over wealth and could leave the U S helpless without understanding their aims. Kissinger urged not to concede to hijackers demands as Ford and others attended the World Forum in Beaver Creek Colorado and backed Reagan against releases.
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Bush arrives in Rome for talks during European tour
Vice President George Bush and his wife Barbara landed in Rome to begin an 11 day European trip. Officials say the discussions will center on terrorism the Star Wars program East West relations and trade. Bush was welcomed at Ciampino airport by Defense Minister Spadolini U S Ambassador Rabb and the U S representative to the Holy See. He will meet President Pertini at the Quirinal Palace this morning.
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