What does MEL stand for?

Minimum Equipment List

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Military and Government

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Samples in periodicals archive:

The FAA said that in December 2007, American used the wrong provisions of its minimum equipment list to return two MD-83 aircraft to service after pilots had reported problems and flew the planes 58 times in violation of FAA regulations.

United States: FAA fines American Airlines $7.1M

Judge Daber said the incident was not a deliberate flouting of the minimum equipment list requirements and resulted from a "misinterpretation" of that list.

New York flight breached rules; FIRM ADMITS ALLOWING FAULTY JET TO FLY

Miss Slater added: 'If the aircraft's serviceable equipment does not complywith the minimum equipment list, the certificate of airworthiness will beinvalidated in relation to that aircraft.

Airline facing massive fine for safety blunder; Grounded: The ...

Judge Daber said the incident was not a deliberate flouting of the minimum equipment list requirements and resulted from a "misinterpretation" of that list.

New York flight breached rules; FIIRM ADMIITS ALLOWIING FAULTY JET TO ...

From flight-by-flight decisions, like Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) and alternate airports, to system and hub integrity decisions, like ground delays and equipment scheduling, Weathernews offers proactive decision-support services to enable airline staff to make more sound decisions, faster and with more confidence than before.

250,000 American Airlines Flights Benefit from Weathernews' Advanced ...

We were given virtually no notice of a meeting to determine the MD-10's minimum equipment list.

CAPA Joins FEDEX PILOTS in Opposition To MD-10/MD-11 Same-Type Rating

Hancock, who will be the team specialist on dispatch, crew/dispatch resource management, weight and balance, load control, crew scheduling and minimum equipment list issues.

Seven More Aviation Experts Named to Alaska Airlines Safety Audit Team

Mounted like the fins of an arrow on the rear of the aircraft, these fins provide additional lift and stability at lower airspeeds, eliminate certain items from the Minimum Equipment List and greatly enhance control during approach and landing, as well as other low speed maneuvers.

Butler National announces its AVCON FINS have completed FAA flight ...