An air-traffic system goes off-course

Article Abstract:

The ODAPS was scheduled to begin in Oct 1984, but its completion is still years away because of cost overruns and software-function problems. The system is needed because of increase in overseas flights, and the FAA says it is using the technology even though the system is not fully developed.

Contracts, Air traffic control

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Flights you can trust? new safety rules spark a row

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The National Transportation Safety Board and flightseeing companies criticized the FAA's new regulations prohibiting aircraft from flying below 1,500 ft. They contend that the new regulations will only concentrate flightseeing aircraft at the minimum altitude.

Public opinion, Civil aviation, Flight, United States. National Transportation Safety Board

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Child seats: hidden dangers

Article Abstract:

Eighteen million defective child safety seats have been recalled since 1981, yet only 3 million have been returned for repair. Common defects include bad labels, failure to meet flammability standards, and faulty harnesses.

Clothing, Child safety seats, Visitors, Foreign, Foreign visitors

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