FAA SAYS IMPROVED ENGINE SHOP INSPECTIONS WILL BEGIN EARLY NEXT YEAR

The Federal Aviation Administration said improved inspections of critical engine components such as turbine disks will begin on a "priority basis" in the first quarter of next year as part of an effort to significantly reduce the failure of high-energy components. Tom McSweeney, director of aircraft...

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