March 21, 2008

United Grounds Some Planes (Briefly)

United voluntarily grounded 7 of its Boeing 747’s, but an airline spokesperson said yesterday that it wouldn’t disrupt its schedule much AND it was unrelated to “airworthiness.” This was done after the F.A.A told its inspectors to “reconfirm that airlines were in compliance with all requirements.” The 747’s were grounded after the FAA told United that the planes had been checked with faulty instruments. If you’ll pardon an ancient cliche, better safe than sorry.

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