UK Investigators Urge Safety Improvements At St Helena Airport

St Helena Airport

St Helena Airport.

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LYON—Difficult landings involving multiple go-arounds have prompted the UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) to look into operations at St Helena Airport and recommend changes to improve the safety of arriving flights. The 47 mi. 2, 4,400-inhabitant island is part of the British Overseas...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe.  

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