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I'd like to tell you that TASS is spreading #OpenSkiesTreaty disinfo, but no, they are 100% correct.
The US delegation, for absolutely no technical or treaty-related reason, refuses to certify the new Tu-214, that uses the exact same digital camera as their Tu-154, used in 2017.
The US delegation, for absolutely no technical or treaty-related reason, refuses to certify the new Tu-214, that uses the exact same digital camera as their Tu-154, used in 2017.
The OSCC vote to certify the Tu-214ON was unanimous, other than the US delegation who were told "from the top" not to sign-off. All provisions, limitations, and questions, were addressed before the final vote, and the US pulling out seems to have caught all allies unaware.
Certification of a new aircraft requires unanimous OSCC member consent.
The U.S. is 1 of 34 signatory countries to the treaty.
The U.S. is the only country to not approve certifying the plane (without explanation) despite all technical and procedural issues being addressed.
The U.S. is 1 of 34 signatory countries to the treaty.
The U.S. is the only country to not approve certifying the plane (without explanation) despite all technical and procedural issues being addressed.
