AIN Staff

<p>Southwest Airlines last week was put on the receiving end of another FAA effort to settle an outstanding civil penalty. The agency sued the carrier for $12 million, alleging it hired a maintenance contractor in 2006–Aviation Technical Services–that incorrectly performed fuselage repair work on a number of Southwest aircraft. The agency contends the contractor did not accurately follow prescribed maintenance procedures; Southwest disputes the charge and says it plans to defend itself in court vigorously.</p>


FAA Sues Southwest Airlines Over Maintenance Issues

Agency pursuing airline for $12 million

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