FAA proposes $325k penalty against Southwest Airlines
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FAA alleged that the airline operated Boeing 737 without a permanent repair of its fuselage.
The defect on the Boeing fuselage was first detected in may 2002 and temporary repairs were done on every 4000 flights. However, a permanent repair was required on 24,000 flights.
Boeing 737 was operated without a permanent repair of its fuselage.
Southwest is one of the largest carrier in domestic sector in U.S. operates 3600 flights a day to 95 different locations. It has been in operation since June 1971. ■