Air China invests more to ensure safety
( 2002-06-13 09:08 ) (8 )

Air China will invest 270 million yuan (US$32.5 million) to ensure safety, 120 million yuan (US$14.5 million) of which is to be used for engine maintenance, sources with the company said Wednesday.

The company will increase safety education and training programs for pilots, who will be tested more often. And more special training will be given to pilots in flight simulators.

Air China will place pilots into different route groups in compliance with their abilities and pilots will be expected to make detailed studies of routes and airports before take off. And experts will study carefully complicated routes, airports and the weather.

Meanwhile, Air China has pledged to complete examining 69 planes and all engines as soon as possible in a bid to eliminate any hidden sources of trouble. So far, more than 40 planes have been surveyed. And sophisticated technology will also be used to further enhance safety.