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737 Parked In Montgomery Grounded

FAA Says Discrepancies Found During Inspection

A Boeing 737 that has been parked at Alabama's Montgomery Regional Airport for two months has been grounded by the FAA, after an inspection found minor safety issues with the aircraft. FAA inspectors said they found a loose turnbuckle, low tire pressure, and an access panel door that was not closed properly.

Fired Whistle Blower Now Volunteers For Flyers' Rights Organization

Claims Data He Sent To Flyers Rights Was Public

An accused whistler-blower who says he was fired for revealing critical information regarding airline passenger safety the Flyers' Rights coalition has joined forces with the volunteer organization.

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Turkish Airlines Signs Firm Order For Three More A330-300s

Adds An MoU For Two A330F's

Turkish Airlines has signed a contract for the purchase of three additional Airbus A330-300 aircraft, bringing the total number of A330-300s ordered by the company to ten.