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US Airways Suspends Pilot
By JOANN LOVIGLIO, Associated Press Writer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A US Airways pilot accused of making ``inappropriate'' comments at an airport security checkpoint has been suspended from his job, an airline official said Monday.
Elwood Menear, 46, will be suspended pending the outcome of an investigation, said airline spokesman David Castelveter, who declined to comment on whether that was standard company procedure. Castelveter also wouldn't say whether Menear was still receiving a paycheck.
Menear, 46, was released from jail Monday, the day after he was arrested for making what authorities said were ``inappropriate'' comments at Philadelphia International Airport. Police charged him with making terroristic threats and disorderly conduct.
Officials refused to give specifics about what he said. Sources familiar with the investigation, who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity, have said Menear suggested he could take down the plane without a weapon.
Menear did not return a message left Monday at his home seeking comment.
A preliminary court hearing has been scheduled for March 8.
The FBI (news - web sites) and U.S. attorney's office had not yet determined whether federal charges would be brought against Menear.
By JOANN LOVIGLIO, Associated Press Writer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A US Airways pilot accused of making ``inappropriate'' comments at an airport security checkpoint has been suspended from his job, an airline official said Monday.
Elwood Menear, 46, will be suspended pending the outcome of an investigation, said airline spokesman David Castelveter, who declined to comment on whether that was standard company procedure. Castelveter also wouldn't say whether Menear was still receiving a paycheck.
Menear, 46, was released from jail Monday, the day after he was arrested for making what authorities said were ``inappropriate'' comments at Philadelphia International Airport. Police charged him with making terroristic threats and disorderly conduct.
Officials refused to give specifics about what he said. Sources familiar with the investigation, who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity, have said Menear suggested he could take down the plane without a weapon.
Menear did not return a message left Monday at his home seeking comment.
A preliminary court hearing has been scheduled for March 8.
The FBI (news - web sites) and U.S. attorney's office had not yet determined whether federal charges would be brought against Menear.