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Old 19th Jun 2008, 01:32
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bubbers44
 
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Even though Taca had the only two accidents in the last decade landing at TGU they will gain from shutting down to airline jet operation. Their commuter flights will be the only flights, other than other Honduran commuters allowed to operate, so they won by having the accidents if their influence with Honduran politians influences the ICAO to not allow jet airliners to land. I have been informed that Taca has a big influence on Honduran government officials so don't expect TGU to open to US carriers.

I think it is sad that a government can allow this to happen. Honduras should take ICAO's decision and not let politics for personal gain take over. ICAO should not be influenced by Taca's influence with the politics of Honduras.

If TGU shut down all operations to jetliners landing with a tailwind wet on 02 the problem is fixed. Tell Taca they have to go to the alternate like everybody else. Also do not land long like the last two accidents they had.

Once again, no US carrier has had an accident at TGU in 20 years. Only Taca had two.
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