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FAA Questions American's Lightning Safety

Mechanics grumble after airline stops inspections

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted May 16, 2008 1:40 PM CDT

(Newser) – The FAA is questioning American Airlines' new policy on lightning inspections, and its opener is: Why doesn’t American do them anymore? American recently forbade its mechanics from doing extensive lightning damage checks unless pilots suspected a strike, a move designed to reduce delays and...   Read full story »

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