A major regional carrier for Atlanta-based Delta Airlines has grounded 40-percent of its fleet in order to conduct engine safety checks. With a good portion of its fleet temporarily grounded, ASA says Delta and other connected partners have stepped-in to get passengers on different flights.
Atlantic Southeast Airlines took all 60 of its CRJ-200 model jets out of service Tuesday after self-reporting concerns to federal aviation officials. ASA made the move after a recent internal review showed uncertainty over whether engines in the planes had been inspected according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
A spokesperson for Atlanta-based ASA says the re-inspections should be complete by mid-morning Thursday.
ASA operates as a contract carrier for Delta, which is now the world’s largest airline.
Atlantic Southeast Airlines took all 60 of its CRJ-200 model jets out of service Tuesday after self-reporting concerns to federal aviation officials. ASA made the move after a recent internal review showed uncertainty over whether engines in the planes had been inspected according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
A spokesperson for Atlanta-based ASA says the re-inspections should be complete by mid-morning Thursday.
ASA operates as a contract carrier for Delta, which is now the world’s largest airline.
