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Old 2nd Dec 2006, 11:09
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JenCluse
 
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Says it all, really.

Originally Posted by TimV
Surely the activation of such a system would instantly cause the hijackers to do their worst - and as a result the aircraft may never make its pre-determined haven?
Agreed, Tim.

To paraphrase the US of A current V.P. . . .

Are we the only people reading this?

No!

Will 'they' learn from these discussion?

Yes!

Will Boeing achieve anything other than giving all admin types a (false) feeling of complete control?

No!

(I could easily go on, but . . .)

So, lets all retire to the local Aero Club bar, and celebrate that 'we' will be needed for a while yet (at least for as long as I am still getting around as a (retired) pax.
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