Ask the pilot: As hundreds of planes are grounded, the FAA faces an identity crisis. Plus: What …
It has been a tough few weeks for the airline biz: aircraft groundings, maintenance scandals and the sudden shutdown of at least four carriers.
It all began in March with the news that Southwest Airlines had neglected to perform required fatigue inspections on its fleet of Boeing 737s. The carrier issued a public apology, and faces a record $10.2 million fine. (A more detailed discussion of the… » Full Story on Salon.com
It all began in March with the news that Southwest Airlines had neglected to perform required fatigue inspections on its fleet of Boeing 737s. The carrier issued a public apology, and faces a record $10.2 million fine. (A more detailed discussion of the… » Full Story on Salon.com
