Southwest Flew Secondhand Planes Without Knowing Full Safety History

The transcript discusses Southwest Airlines' safety history, focusing on the purchase of 88 used jets from foreign airlines between 2013 and 2017. In 2018, the FAA discovered paperwork issues, prompting a thorough audit that revealed 360 major repairs. Southwest stated that these repairs were not properly classified by previous owners due to language and criteria differences. The airline has inspected 41 planes and plans to inspect the remaining 47, asserting that the planes are safe. The FAA confirmed that Southwest met the requirements for immediate inspection and risk assessments.

What prompted Southwest Airlines to conduct a thorough audit of their used jets?

• A Senate Commerce Committee investigation

• A routine maintenance check

• A customer complaint about safety

• Problems with paperwork discovered by the FAA

How many major repairs were found during the audit of Southwest's used jets?

• 360

• 41

• 88

• 47

What reason did Southwest Airlines give for the discrepancies in repair records?

• Intentional concealment of issues

• Differences in language and repair criteria

• Outdated repair techniques

• Lack of proper maintenance

How many of the 88 planes have been inspected by Southwest Airlines as of the report?

• 360

• 41

• 47

• 88

What did the FAA confirm about Southwest Airlines' actions regarding the used jets?

• They failed to meet inspection requirements

• They met the requirements for immediate inspection and risk assessments

• They delayed the inspection process

• They ignored the necessary safety protocols