Law360, New York (May 03, 2012, 7:51 PM ET) -- Alaska Airlines and its sister carrier Horizon Air are facing a total of more than $655,000 in potential civil penalties for allegedly not conducting required inspections and not properly documenting safety measures, the Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday.
The bulk of the FAA's proposed penalties — $445,125 — is against Alaska Air Group unit Horizon Air for operating a Bombardier Dash-8-400 aircraft on 45 flights, even though the plane was due for an inspection for cracked and corroded engine covering fittings, according to the regulator....
FAA Aims To Fine Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air Over Safety
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