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FAA is proposing a 325,000-dollar penalty against Southwest Airlines for AirTran's aircraft modification

Washington, USA - Fine in view also for Great Lakes Aviation

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States is proposing a 325,000-dollar (almost 240,000 Euros) civil penalty against Southwest Airlines for allegedly operating an aircraft that had been improperly modified, violating Federal Aviation Regulations. On August 29, 2011, maintenance personnel improperly installed a switch that enables flight crews to test the windshield heating system...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1156864
Rome, Italy, 12/03/2013 16:41
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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