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Atlantic Southeast Airlines grounds 60 planes for inspections

Atlanta, USA - An internal report pointed out possible problems with the engines

The American carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines (Asa) announced yesterday that it grounded 60 of its 50-seats Bombardier CRJ-200s because, according to spokeswoman Kate Modolo, there might have been problems with the General Electric engines' inspections. From 36 to 48 hours might be needed to complete the operations. Kathleen Bergen, FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) spokeswoman, stated that...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1102334
Rome, Italy, 04/02/2009 17:28
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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