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Mineta: no firearms in cockpits

USA - Transport ministry goes back

THe U.S. transport ministry decided to not allow pilot to carry firearms on board. Transport minister, Norman Mineta said that it could be allowed "not deadly weapons". Pilots are strongly pressing government in order to have defense weapons on their cockpits. (Gio/B)

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 24534
Rome, Italy, 03/05/2002 11:00
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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