Southwest 737 Rupture Could Expose Cracks In Aging Aircraft Efforts

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Less than two weeks ago, the issue of aging aircraft and metal fatigue seemed to be settled, with a final rulemaking last November that culminated decades of research and regulation spurred by a stunning accident in Hawaii. Then a Boeing 737-300 fuselage ruptured, potentially exposing cracks in the...

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