November 28, 2006
Contact: Marcia Adams Phone: (202) 267-3488
FAA Arranges Transfer of Fire Rescue Vehicles to Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, DC — As part of its continuing effort to support the rebuilding of the civil aviation system in Afghanistan, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) helped secure the donation of two surplus aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles for the Mazar-i-Sharif Airport in Northern Afghanistan.
"We are doing all that we can to help rebuild Afghanistan's aviation system," said FAA Administrator Marion C. Blakey. "Making sure airports have the right safety equipment is absolutely essential."
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"...the FAA's Office of Airports canvassed U.S. airports to determine if any had surplus vehicles."
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My question: What, Halliburton couldn't shell out for a couple of fire trucks? WTF?
# posted by DCr @ 1:14 PM 
