Yearly Archives: 2018

Embattled SW Maintenance Chief Remains on the Job Despite ‘No Confidence’ Vote

Embattled SW Maintenance Chief Remains on the Job Despite ‘No Confidence’ Vote

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Amid federally mandated orders for airlines to inspect engine fan blades like the one in question in the Southwest Airlines explosiong Tuesdasy, we’ve discovered that a vote of no-confidence was taken in late February by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, against the Southwest VP ofr Maintenance Operations Landon Nitschke. The union representing…MORE

FAA Orders Fan Blade Inspections After Jet Engine Explosion

FAA Orders Fan Blade Inspections After Jet Engine Explosion

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – U.S. airline regulators have ordered inspections on engine fan blades like the one that snapped off a Southwest Airlines plane, leading to the death of a woman who was partially blown out a window. The Federal Aviation Administration’s announcement late Wednesday comes nearly a year after the engine’s manufacturer recommended the additional…MORE

Chris Krok: Vile Tenure

Chris Krok: Vile Tenure

A tenured professor at Fresno State University tweeted vile statements about Barbara Bush’s passing. She says she can’t be fired, but is that true?MORE