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Heathrow: under arrest a pilot, probably drunk

London, UK - Released on bail. United Airlines' comment

"United Airlines' rules on alcohol consumption are ones of the strictest of the sector, and we will not accept infringements. The safety is our first priority and the pilot was suspended. We cooperate with the authorities and we are carrying out an inquiry": this the United Airlines' comment on the arrest of one of its pilots, yesterday at Heathrow airport. No mention to the name of the pilot,...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1095508
Rome, Italy, 10/20/2008 19:33
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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