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American Gets Half of MD-80s Flying

Will cancel another 200, but aims to be on track in 24 hours

By Harry Kimball, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 11, 2008 6:55 PM CDT

(Newser) – American Airlines flew about half of its MD-80s on schedule today but will ground another 200 for inspections tomorrow morning, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. Execs said that all planes should be back on track by tomorrow night. CEO Gerard Arpey accepted blame for the... Read full story »

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