Flight To Australia

Press reports have recounted in vivid detail the events that transpired on American Airlines flight 63. Passengers and flight crew have described how Richard Colvin Reid attacked a flight attendant when Reid was confronted attempting to ignite what they described as a wire protruding from his shoe. Passengers described seeing a commotion, hearing cries for help from the flight attendants, and rushing to be of assistance. The press reported that one French man reached over the seat to restrain Reid's arms as he struggled; other passengers restrained his legs. Passengers were eventually able to remove Reid's shoe and restrain him using belts and whatever was available. One man on board, a doctor, sedated Reid. Another passenger held a fire extinguisher as a weapon while Reid was being restrained. ... [Read More]

US Dept of State

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Department of State Washington File: Text: NASA Sets May-June 2005 for Shuttle's Return to Space

NASA's Space Flight Leadership Council met today to consider a recommendation from the Space Shuttle Program to revise the Return to Flight target launch window to May 2005. The council endorsed the recommendation the May window, which opens from May 12 to June 3, 2005, is achievable. ...

In an October 29 press release, NASA announced that its Space Flight Leadership Council met to consider a recommendation from the space shuttle program to revise the Return to Flight target launch window to May 2005. The council endorsed the recommendation that the May window, May 12-June 3, 2005, is achievable. ... [Read More]

Department of State Washington File: Text: Senator Levin Hails Authorization of New Flights to China

In addition to the additional Northwest flight, DoT today authorized six weekly flights to UPS, two weekly flights to United Airlines and one weekly flight to Federal Express. ...

"I am very pleased that Northwest Airlines will be able to expand its service to China," Levin said. "The additional flight authorized by the Department of Transportation today will help to meet the needs of many passengers in Detroit and across the Midwest, and it is a step forward in our continuing goal to establish fairer trade practices for American goods and services in China." ... [Read More]

Department of State Washington File: Text: U.S. Announces Flight Restrictions for September 11

During those times, there will be extensive limits on flying within a 30-nautical-mile (34.5-statute-mile) radius of the event sites at altitudes below 18,000 feet. For airline flights into and out of all airports in these areas, the "30-minute seat rule" will be in effect. The rule requires that all passengers remain seated for 30 minutes after takeoff and for 30 minutes prior to landing. This rule has been in effect for flights at Reagan Washington National Airport since last October. ... [Read More]

USIS Washington File: TEXT: CLINTON ON PAN AM FLIGHT 103 BOMBING SUSPECTS APRIL 5

But most important, today is a day to remember the men and women who lost their lives on Pan Am 103. I know their loved ones have suffered greatly. They, too, have labored hard to bring justice. Last December, on the tenth anniversary of the bombing, I renewed my pledge to the families that I would make my best efforts to bring the accused to trial. Now, at last, the road to justice has begun. ...

Washington -- President Clinton says he is grateful that "the two suspects accused in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103 were delivered by the United Nations to the custody of Dutch authorities" April 5. ... [Read More]

Department of State Washington File: Text: NASA Releases Latest Version of Shuttle Return-to-Flight Report

With this and subsequent iterations of the implementation plan, we take our next steps toward return to safe flight. To do this, we are strengthening our commitment to foster an organization and environment that encourages innovation and informed dissent. Above all, we will ensure that when we send humans into space, we understand the risks and provide a flight system that minimizes the risk as much as we can. Our ongoing challenge will be to sustain these cultural changes over time. Only with this sustained commitment, by NASA and by the nation, can we continue to expand human presence in spaceтАФnot as an end in itself, but as a means to further the goals of exploration, research, and discovery. ... [Read More]

Department of State Washington File: Text: Mineta Marks First Direct U.S.-Vietnam Flight in 30 Years

Today's historic flight from the United States to Vietnam -- the first direct flight in almost thirty years -- represents a new beginning of strengthened relations and closer ties that will reunite families and open new doors for businesses in both countries. A year ago we concluded a groundbreaking aviation agreement that paved the way for United Flight 869 and others to follow. Today's flight capitalizes on the opportunities created by this agreement and serves as a springboard for expanded travel between the United States and Vietnam. ... [Read More]

Consulate General of the U.S. Sydney

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Department of State Washington File: Text: Elements in Place for NASA's Space Shuttle Return to Flight

"The team here at KSC is tremendously excited to receive the final Shuttle element for the Return to Flight mission," said Mike Wetmore, director of Shuttle processing at KSC. "We have an experienced team in place that will complete the final checkout and processing of the tank and prepare it for its final journey out to the launch pad before flight." ...

Satellite coordinates and NASA TV schedules are available at: http://www.nasa.gov/ntv┬а For information on NASA's Return to Flight efforts, including fact sheets and photos about the tank shipment, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/returntoflight ... [Read More]