AVIATION - Indonesian carriers: Ticking time bombs?

eTN, 28-6-2007

The Indonesian government takes steps to improve its air safety record with the US Federal Aviation Administration.
Indonesia's Ministry of Transport has grounded nine out of the total 20 Indonesian airlines that currently have an operating license.The transport ministry unveiled its audit last Tuesday after promising to set-up new “roadmap” and warning airlines to comply with standards or face closure.The sweeping action came almost four months after authorities announced that none of the carriers surveyed were in the top safety category, while seven were in the bottom.

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