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Dutch inspectors find many safety problems with NATO aircraft
The Hague, Aug 5, 2006 Dutch inspectors found last year numerous safety problems on planes rented by NATO transiting the country, including those transporting troops, the ANP news agency reported Saturday. Aircraft rented from east European countries had the worst safety problems, such as cracked cockpit windshields, worn tires or failure to calculate sufficient fuel reserves, according to a spokeswoman for the transport ministry. Eighteen safety violations discovered last year were so serious the planes were grounded until repairs were made. After having been warned by the Dutch authorities, NATO indicated it had difficulties finding air companies willing to fly into war zones. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Nuclear Space Technology at Space-Travel.com
British Army chief defends Afghanistan mission after 'exhaustion' claim
London, Aug 6, 2006 The chief of the British Army defended the military operation in Afghanistan after it was reported Sunday that soldiers there were being stretched to "the brink of exhaustion" by the Taliban. |
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