Fed: CASA believes Qanta's safety standards haven't slipped

AAP General News (Australia)
08-04-2008
Fed: CASA believes Qanta's safety standards haven't slipped

Australia's aviation watchdog says they have no evidence so far to suggest Qantas's
safety standards have slipped .. despite the airlines recent mid-air emergencies.

CASA has formed a special team to investigate Qantas amid growing concern over the
airline's safety.

Over the next two weeks they will examine issues such as maintenance .. safety systems
and the way in which Qantas has handled the recent incidents.

CASA's PETER GIBSON says they're not concerned about Qantas but says they have to respond
to the concerns.

He says they have no evidence to suggest there are problems within Qantas and says
there are no reasons for the public not to have confidence in the airline.

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