New unit to deal with aviation health issues established.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-6 March 2003-UK Government: New unit to deal with aviation health issues established(C)1994-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:03062003 A new unit for addressing health issues affecting air passengers and crew is to be established jointly with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), announced Aviation Minister John Spellar today.

The Unit, which will be based at CAA Gatwick, will become a centre of expertise and: -- act as a focal point for aviation health issues; -- offer advice to air passengers and crew and be the first port of call for public enquiries; -- investigate potential new aviation health concerns; -- provide technical input into international organisations; -- identify the need for and manage future research, and --...