Posted 4/15/2024, 9:50:00 PM
American Airlines Pilots Union Raises Alarm Over 'Significant' Maintenance Issues
- Pilots union says there has been a "significant spike" in safety and maintenance issues at American Airlines
- Union claims fewer routine aircraft inspections, shorter test flights after maintenance
- Tools left in wheel wells, items left near parked planes occasionally
- Union has raised concerns with airline management, encouraged by initial response
- FAA declined to comment on allegations or whether it has increased oversight of airline