But because the NRC defines an aircraft attack as a beyond-design-basis event, it did not require that this equipment meet high quality and reliability standards, or be hardened to withstand other potential threats, such as natural disasters.

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With a one-head platform design and fewer mechanical parts, the reliability and acoustic features of the Spinpoint F4 have been improved.

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Given the tremendous investment in developing this aircraft which is so critical to their future business, the state-of-art upgrades to standard design which enhance both economy and reliability, and the intensive ongoing reviews to ensure complete airworthiness, the traveling public has every reason to have confidence that their flight security will be well protected.

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With the design changes and the cost advantages of high-volume production, GE improved reliability (uptime) from 85 percent to 97 percent at a price advantage to customers.

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