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FAA failed to perform many safety reviews
2008-05-06
The Federal Aviation Administration did not perform several recommended safety reviews at major carriers in recent years, the Wall Street Journal said on Tuesday, citing a recent evaluation by the agency. The reviews, from those of flight crew training to deicing programs, are meant to be completed at least once every five years, the report said. Acting FAA Administrator Robert Sturgell, responding to a query, said in a letter that in addition to Southwest Airlines, the FAA hasn't performed dozens of five-year reviews at seven other major airlines, including AMR Corp's American Airlines. The Journal said it reviewed a copy of the letter. American Airlines cancelled more than 3,000 flights last month over wiring systems problems on its MD-80 planes, leaving over 300,000 passengers stranded. The FAA could not be reached immediately for comment. (Reporting by Aarthi Sivaraman; Editing by David Holmes)
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