Airline sues Sen. Durbin and the FAA

[mikea]

WASHINGTON - Regions-Air is suing the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, alleging they illegally shut down the air carrier that served four Illinois cities.

Regions-Air filed the lawsuit Monday in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C,, seeking $11.6 million plus interest.

The FAA grounded all Regions-Air planes in March after taking issue with the air carrier's line check airman certification and training program.

Regions-Air contends Durbin lobbied for the shutdown.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-070807airline-durbin,1,1378714.story

The noive of that FAA to think they can have an opinion on airman ceritification and training. THIS IS AMERICAN BUSINESS!

 

[ScottM]

Darn all those people who demand safe air travel.

 

[bjohnson]

Geez...What is it with Illinois and planes