The Russian Air Force will develop a civil aviation safety programme in 2010, with the aim of reducing aviation accidents.

Air force flight safety department head Maj.-Gen. Oleg Kolyada said a federal target programme is being developed that will ensure civil aviation security, according to RIA Novosti.

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“The programme aims to reduce aviation accidents by two to three times and cut damage by 15bn-20bn rubles ($502m-$670m) annually,” he said.

“It will take almost the whole of 2010 to revise the air force regulations, but the bulk of documents would come into force as soon as possible.”

A high level of professional skills, strict observance of rules and tough punishment for violations, will be a key focus of the programme.

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