FAA's cost/benefit analyses change to account for the rising value of human life

FAA's cost/benefit analyses have changed to account for the rising value of a human life. Barry Valentine, FAA assistant administrator for policy, planning and international aviation, said yesterday FAA now uses $2.7 million per life in its analyses, up from $1.5 million.

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