The FAA says it is stepping up inspections of certain Boeing 777s. United Airlines says it will drop 24 from its fleet 'immediately.'
Federal authorities are stepping up inspections of Boeing 777 airplanes equipped with certain Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines and it's likely some will be removed from service, according to a statement from FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. [Source]
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