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U.S. Unveils New Rule On Airplane Fuel Tanks

by Kathy Schalch, NPR
July 16, 2008

The Department of Transportation has announced new rules to increase the safety of fuel tanks on airliners. The regulations will add considerable cost and will apply to new planes as well as existing ones. The airlines have nine years to comply.

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  • All Things Considered, July 16, 2008
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