The Federal Aviation Administration seeks multimillion-dollar fines against United Airlines and US Airways for safety violations, including flying a plane after mechanics stuffed shop towels into an engine. The agency moves for a $5.4 million fine against US Airways, which is a dominant player in the Buffalo and Western New York market, for operating eight planes on a total of 1,647 flights from October 2008 to January 2009 in violation of safety directives or the company’s own maintenance rules. More can be found on AOLNews.

The Speed Limiter Setback: What It Means for Buffalo Truck Accident Victims
Many safety and legal experts have been dismayed to learn the federal government recently withdrew a proposed rule that would have required speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks.

