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 did the FAA discover in May 2018 regarding Southwest Airlines?

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How many major repairs were reportedly found during the audit of Southwest's aircraft?

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What reasons did Southwest Airlines provide for the misclassification of repairs?

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What actions did Southwest Airlines take regarding the 88 pre-owned aircraft?

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What did the FAA conclude about Southwest's compliance with inspection requirements?

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