Posted 3/23/2024, 5:11:30 AM
Federal Regulators Increase Oversight of United Airlines After Recent Safety Issues
- Federal regulators increasing oversight of United Airlines after recent issues like fuselage panel falling off, engine fire, and tire falling off during takeoff
- FAA will examine multiple areas of United's operations to ensure safety compliance
- FAA will pause certification activities for United but did not provide details
- FAA states it routinely monitors all aspects of an airline's operations
- United CEO tried reassuring customers airline is safe; said issues were unrelated and airline already planning more pilot training and changes to mechanic training