FAA hints at a major shift

FAA hints at a major shift in regulatory philosophy in its proposed airworthiness directive on Rolls-Royce-powered Boeing 747s (DAILY, Feb. 8).Long-term, repetitive inspections "may not be providing the degree of safety assurance necessary," the agency says. This, plus a better understanding of...

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