They are defects that either should have been found during the heavy maint. inspection, or they are defects that originated at the heavy maint. inspection.
Jesus, this IS a worry. I never thought it would come to this. What more of a warning sign is needed??
Because QF management have factored in the impact on the bottom line of hull and life loss does not make it acceptable
PLEASE TELL ME THAT ISN'T TRUE. I cannot concieve how revenue can be put ahead of human lives like this. Surely, even if these management types are as ruthless as what you're suggesting, they would have the business sense in them to realise that ONE accident can bring even the richest, most financially sound airline to its knees.
Isn't this about the point where the Government intervenes? Or are we going to wait for people to get hurt first?
520.