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FAA Releases Emergency Airworthiness Directive Regarding 737 Classic Models

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Ratherbflyin

Yesterday, the FAA released AD 2011-08-51 in response to the in-flight fuselage rupture experienced by Southwest Airlines flight 812 an April 1st. The AD calls for NDT inspections of 737 classic models (-300, -400, -500) with more than 30,000 flight … Continue reading →

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Ethiopian Airlines Flight Crashes into the Mediterranean

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Ratherbflyin

A few hours ago, an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 departed Beirut bound for Addis Ababa, then disappeared from radar a few minutes later. The aircraft, which had ninety people on board, apparently crashed into the Mediterranean. Beirut was experiencing heavy … Continue reading →

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