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Honduras and USA Exchange Air Traffic Control Expertise

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Tech. Sgt. Aaron Carrillo, a 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron air traffic control air advisor, explains the rules of 'line up and wait' to Honduran Air Force air traffic controllers during the third block of the ATC seminar Feb. 13, 2012, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Carrillo is in Honduras as part of a month-long building partner capacity mission. 'Line up and wait' is a term the air traffic controller uses when instructing a pilot to taxi onto a departure runway and wait for takeoff clearance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Lesley Waters)

U.S. Air Advisors, Honduran Air Force Develop ATC Curriculum

The 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron and Honduran Air Force partnered together recently in developing an air traffic control technical curriculum for the Honduran Air Force air traffic controllers.

The 571st MSAS air advisors, part of the 615th Contingency Response Wing based out of Travis Air Force Base, California, USA, are participating in a month-long mutually beneficial forum for the exchange of ideas between U.S. and Honduran airmen via interactive seminars and hands-on applications here.

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Tegucigalpa Roads to Morgue Limited Access

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The Honduran National Police have closed all access overlooking the morgue in Tegucigalpa. The only passage allowed is for prosecutors, family and medical equipment. The national registry of persons has transferred equipment to assist in the identification of bodies.

The Tegucigalpa morgue is located behind the hospital school; its three entrances will be monitored. Roads to the morgue have been closed to assist with the arrival of containers with bodies from the Comayagua Prison Fire.

Utila – La Ceiba Ferry Engine Catches Fire

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One engine on the new Utila ferry caught fire this morning, causing divers from the cays and dive shops on Utila to dash to the scene to help.

Two boats arrived and towed the ferry to its destination.

The ferry was traveling from La Ceiba to Utila when one engine blew. No one onboard was hurt.

The boat has no alternate available, but is expected to be back in operation in time to complete this afternoon’s trip.