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HAVANA, Cuba - A new Russian radar to control the incoming and outgoing flights in Cuban western region, specially the Jose Marti airport, started working on Thursday, a statement from the Cuban Civil Aeronautics Institute (CCIA) said.
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The $2 million device is designed to work seamlessly throughout the year, providing reliable signals to improve the performance of the air traffic controllers in the local civil aviation system.
Other four similar radars are being installed to raise the safety and efficiency of the air traffic control in Cuban airspace, in compliance with the requirements demanded by the CCIA, the Cuban Aviation Authority and the International Civil Aviation Organization.