Posted 3/23/2024, 5:41:07 PM
FAA Considers Restricting United Airlines' Growth Due to Recent Safety Lapses
- U.S. FAA considering measures to restrict United Airlines' growth due to recent safety incidents, including barring new routes and carrying paying customers on new aircraft
- FAA has discussed potential temporary actions with United leadership in recent days
- FAA will increase scrutiny of United after incidents like missing external panel, plane rolling onto grass, and tire loss after takeoff
- United's safety VP said FAA will review work processes, manuals, and facilities over next weeks
- Recent incidents include missing external panel, plane rolling onto grass, and tire loss after takeoff