FAA plans to beef up airline inspections
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will reveal today, Oct. 1, 1998, a plan that will entail more rigid airline inspections. Under the plan, the FAA will require airlines to conduct more frequent and complete inspections of wiring, pumps and other components on old US airliners. In addition to inspections, FAA Administrator Jane Garvey will announce age restrictions for systems on planes that are atleast 20 years old. FAA's move is in response to the 1997 Gore Commission Report that suggested the FAA include nonstructural systems in the aging aircraft program.
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The Federal Aviation Admistration will reveal on 10/1/98 a plan that will entail more rigid airline inspections
Publication Name: USA Today
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0734-7456
Year: 1998
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Jet fuel prices taking off; fares grounded so far
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Airlines would probably absorb the burden of higher jet fuel prices, instead of passing it on to passengers, especially at a time when revenue and traffic are still at relatively low levels. Analysts believe that the increase in spot fuel prices may not result in higher fares since carriers usually have contracts that guarantee lower prices. However, David Swierenga of Air Transport Association believes that eventually fares will rise despite the hedging.
Publication Name: USA Today
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0734-7456
Year: 1999
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