Flight Crews to Learn Antihijacking

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Flight Crews to Learn Antihijacking

Abandoning the theory that cooperation with hijackers is the best way to protect passengers, the federal government wants flight crews to learn how to fight back.

The Federal Aviation Administration, which was forced to abandon its previous training manual in the wake of the September terrorist attacks, will release the updated guidance Friday.

The new FAA guidelines shift strategy from a more passive to a more active approach, FAA Administrator Jane Garvey said. Flight attendants and pilots will be taught how to respond to several threats.

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Flight Crews to Learn Antihijacking

Abandoning the theory that cooperation with hijackers is the best way to protect passengers, the federal government wants flight crews to learn how to fight back.

The Federal Aviation Administration, which was forced to abandon its previous training manual in the wake of the September terrorist attacks, will release the updated guidance Friday.

The new FAA guidelines shift strategy from a more passive to a more active approach, FAA Administrator Jane Garvey said. Flight attendants and pilots will be taught how to respond to several threats.