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Black boxes explained: The critical role the devices play in aviation

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In times of aviation crisis, authorities prioritize saving lives and recovering what's known as a black box.

Australia was the first country to mandate airlines put black boxes on their planes following a deadly crash in 1960 .

Today , black boxes are not in every plane or helicopter, though the Federal Aviation Administration , or FAA does require them on commercial planes.

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English

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