Reported by Mark Gruenberg for People’s World
Trump’s War Department said the Rotor Act would force planes to install expensive anti-collision technology. The technology would also give their positions away to enemies, according to the Trump administration.
“As America’s largest transportation labor federation, we welcome Senate passage of the bipartisan Rotor Act, which would preserve air safety provisions implemented after the tragic January mid-air collision,” when a military helicopter, flying too low, crashed into an incoming American Airlines jet over Washington National Airport, TTD President Greg Regan and Secretary-Treasurer Shari Semesberger said last month. “We urge the House to follow suit.”
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