FAA to mandate safety inspections for certain 737 Classics

Southwest Airlines 737-300. Photo: By Rob Finlayson. [UPDATED] US FAA will issue an emergency directive Tuesday that will require operators of "specific" Boeing 737-300/400/500 series aircraft to conduct initial and repetitive electromagnetic inspections for fatigue damage following Friday’s midair...

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