Recent Air Travel Incidents Spark Renewed Focus on Aviation Safety

Several recent incidents have raised safety concerns and brought increased scrutiny across the airline industry. United Airlines' CEO sent a letter acknowledging the incidents and pledging to sharpen the airline's safety focus.

The FAA and Congress are working to improve aviation oversight and renew the regulatory focus on safety.

There have been over 15 notable air travel incidents so far in 2024 involving various airlines and aircraft models, including collisions, parts detachments, stuck gear, and cabin issues.

Boeing is facing heightened scrutiny around its manufacturing processes and has work to do to improve safety according to regulators.

Some of the most concerning incidents involved United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, and Boeing's 737 Max and 777 models.