737s given safety clearance

[sox63]

http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/News/0,,2-7-1442_2219801,00.html

It must a have been a nerve wrecking time for passengers this week in SA. I can imagine people questioning any sound that is made.

As for the 737-200, that particular model has been around for 39 or so years, and from what I have read the model range of current 737s are sitting at 737-800! And globally there is a drive to phase out the 200s but we are still using them. And by companies that do high volumes every day!

 

[dlk001]

"The CAA has given clearance to operate (the four aircraft)... the 10% remaining (requirements) have not been deemed as putting passengers at risk at all," she said.

Just the thought of the aircrafts not meeting 10% of the requirements scares me. Maybe they should explain what are those requirements that are deemed risk free.

 

[Skeptik]

The problem with many LCC aircraft is their age. A 737 was not meant to fly From 1982 - 2007/8.