The 800 Dangerous Airbus Planes in the Sky

New evidence from the crash investigation shows oil used during the manufacture of some Airbus models is faulty. Aviation expert Clive Irving on how hundreds of planes flying today are at risk.

Clive Irving

Published Mar. 14 2010 6:38PM EDT

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The 800 Dangerous Airbus Planes in the Sky

New evidence from the crash investigation shows oil used during the manufacture of some Airbus models is faulty. Aviation expert Clive Irving on how hundreds of planes flying today are at risk.

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Clive Irving