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FAA: Delta pilots didn’t seek permission before dumping fuel that rained on school kids

January 15, 2020John Bacon and Chris Woodyard, USA TODAYComments Off

The Delta pilots who bombarded elementary school playgrounds with jet fuel probably did what needed to be done to land safely, an expert says.

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FAA: ‘No basis’ to order grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 8 despite calls worldwide

March 12, 2019John Bacon and Chris Woodyard, USA TODAYComments Off

The FAA and Boeing dug their heels in to defend the 737 MAX 8 plane, while Britain, France, Germany and others grounded jets.