Safer Flight Techs Face High Costs Say Officials
U S and industry officials describe the price tag of new aviation safety techs. While on board computer systems, spray on foam PanterSkin and bomb proof luggage containers promise protection, retrofitting planes and expensive scanners pose financial barriers to broader adoption. FBI-style threats and past crashes drive push for faster approvals as Gore and Clinton safety commission urge progress. Galaxy Scientific's bomb proof containers and PantherSkin insulation cited as promising but costly innovations.
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Cleveland jet narrowly avoids midair collision over Connecticut
FAA reports near midair collision Sunday between Continental Flight 1138 from Cleveland and an unknown aircraft near Simsbury Granby area. The DC-9 was landing at Bradley International Airport Windsor Locks when it saw the second plane about 100 feet below and 200 feet to the side. Bradley and FAA have no details on evasive action taken or the other aircraft.
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Theology student arrested with explosives at Tampa airport
Roman Regman, 21, a St. Tikhons Seminary theology student, was stopped at Tampa International Airport with five handmade explosive devices, bomb materials, two grenades, a 9mm pistol, 180 rounds, and six knives. He faces seven counts of explosive device possession and weapons charges and is held without bail. He planned to return to the Scranton area for seminary studies.
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FAA grounds Rich International Airlines over training failures
The FAA suspended Rich International Airlines certificate after an inspection found incomplete records and missing training for crew and maintenance. Officials cited calibration issues and questioned the carrier’s day to day monitoring. Planes in flight could land but no new departures were allowed.
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