FAA faulted for inspection lapses

Report: Not enough manpower, money for adequate coverage

By Stephen Power and Andy Pasztor
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

April 9 � Three and a half years after launching a program to more effectively inspect airlines for potential safety problems, the Federal Aviation Administration still lacks the people, training and management focus to carry out the job, according to a new government report.

http://www.msnbc.com/news/736095.asp?0dm=N15QN

Here is some more information from IASA:

http://www.iasa.com.au/folders/Safety_Issues/others/faaworsethanbefore.html