[mvpel]

The FAA yesterday ordered the 300 Boeing MD-80 jets to remain parked while mechanics made sure wire ties were exactly 1 inch apart and clamps faced the right way.

Bears repeating. At least AMR is a bargain at the moment.

[Travis McGee]

And it will turn out that the one inch spacing was an arbitrary decision to begin with. Why now 0.8”, or 1.25”?

Federal bureaucrats could ruin many businesses in just this fashion.