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Southwest Airlines must replace all unapproved parts by Christmas

Washington, USA - FAA's decision on about 80 of the carrier's Boeing 737 aircraft

The waited decision about the unapproved parts mounted on some Southwest Airlines' Boeing 737 aircraft (see AVIONEWS) arrived yesterday. The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) approved a plan that would require Southwest Airlines to replace unapproved parts installed on 82 B-737/300 and /500 airplanes and for these aircraft to undergo inspections until fixes are made. The airline already has replaced...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1108800
Rome, Italy, 09/02/2009 12:42
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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