Military now notified immediately of unusual air traffic

Tuesday, August 13, 2002

HERNDON, Va. -- The Federal Aviation Administration has stayed in closer contact with the military since Sept. 11 to ensure that fighter jets take off quickly to chase hostile or suspicious aircraft.

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