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Australia Implements All Recommendations From Sea King Inquiry

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Friday, March 20th, 2009

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All 256 recommendations from the Sea King Board of Inquiry report have been implemented, laying the foundation for ongoing improvement of safety in Australian Navy aviation, the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Russ Crane announced this week. The Board of Inquiry report into the Sea King accident on Nias Island, Indonesia in April 2005 was publicly released June 21, 2007. The 256 recommendations are far-reaching and include a major review of airworthiness, risk management and safety, aviation maintenance regulations, training…

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