Judge Vetoes F100, 737-700s At Brazil's Congonhas Airport

A Brazilian judge has banned Fokker 100 and Boeing 737-700 aircraft from landing at Sao Paulo's downtown Congonhas Airport as of today (Feb. 8), citing safety concerns. Excess water on the runway has caused several aircraft to slip onto the airport's grass. Federal officials also question whether...

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