Wirraway
15th Dec 2003, 11:56
ABC News Online
Monday, December 15, 2003. 3:03pm (AEDT)
Island Airlines grounded
Tasmania's Island Airlines has been grounded by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Island Airlines flew between Launceston and Flinders Island.
CASA has suspended the company's air operators certificate because of a large number of alleged breaches.
CASA also says there have been systemic failures within the airline's operations.
In a statement CASA says Island Airlines failed to address problems identified during an audit in September 2003, including defects on an aircraft.
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Monday, December 15, 2003. 3:03pm (AEDT)
Island Airlines grounded
Tasmania's Island Airlines has been grounded by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Island Airlines flew between Launceston and Flinders Island.
CASA has suspended the company's air operators certificate because of a large number of alleged breaches.
CASA also says there have been systemic failures within the airline's operations.
In a statement CASA says Island Airlines failed to address problems identified during an audit in September 2003, including defects on an aircraft.
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