Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"Since it has been brought to our attention, we do plan to meet with American Airlines safety people to discuss the revised procedures."

Source: Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Les Dorr. The FAA has more questions for executives at American Airlines, concerning maintenance practices at the Fort Worth, TX-based carrier. Last week, Dorr said the agency will meet soon with the airline, to investigate complaints from a JFK-based mechanic that American's revised inspection procedures for aircraft struck by lightning may be inadequate. Two AAL pilots have also raised concerns, though the anonymous Aviation Safety Action Program

FMI: www.aa.gov, www.dot.gov