SmallGovTimes.comFAA too cozy with airlines, whistle-blowers say By: News Bites | Published on 04/03/08 The Federal Aviation Administration has become so friendly with airlines that it no longer acts as the public's watchdog, whistle-blowers told Congress on Thursday. "We are told that the airlines are our customers," FAA inspector Charlambe "Bobby" Boutris said. "But we have a more important customer, the taxpayers" who want government to ensure a safe aviation system. Original URL: http://www.smallgovtimes.com/story/08apr03.faa.cozy.airlines/index.html |