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OCT 23, 2003 (newstodate): Taiwan's cabinet has agreed to establish an independent government commission to investigate air transportation accidents.
Premier Yu Shyi-kun said the newly approved draft law for the investigation of aviation incidents and revisions to the Civil Aeronautics Law would be submitted to the Legislative Yuan as priority bills, given their importance to public safety.
Yu stated that Taiwan's capabilities in investigating aviation accidents has gradually improved and received international affirmation.
But the premier added that "the legal standing and organization of the existing Aviation Safety Council needs a new breakthrough if it is to secure further recognition internationally."
The draft aviation safety law would grant the commission the power to investigate accidents involving civil or public aircraft, the power to issue information regarding aviation accidents and oblige the new agency to report such accidents to international transportation safety organizations.
Premier Yu Shyi-kun said the newly approved draft law for the investigation of aviation incidents and revisions to the Civil Aeronautics Law would be submitted to the Legislative Yuan as priority bills, given their importance to public safety.
Yu stated that Taiwan's capabilities in investigating aviation accidents has gradually improved and received international affirmation.
But the premier added that "the legal standing and organization of the existing Aviation Safety Council needs a new breakthrough if it is to secure further recognition internationally."
The draft aviation safety law would grant the commission the power to investigate accidents involving civil or public aircraft, the power to issue information regarding aviation accidents and oblige the new agency to report such accidents to international transportation safety organizations.