Southwest, FAA Take Beating Over 737 Fuselage Inspections
FAA yesterday said it will attempt to collect a $10.2 million fine from Southwest for failing to inspect 46 737s for fuselage cracks, and the airline is also being slammed on this issue by prominent lawmakers. Although Southwest discovered the lack of inspections, it continued to operate the...
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