The US government will analyze this To clamp down on United Airlines after a series of safety incidents. Among other decisions, the operation of new roads could be suspended.
United have suffered several security incidents in recent months. Among other things, a piece of a slat broke off from a 757 in flight, a 737 landed without a landing gear cover, and a 777 lost a tire immediately after takeoff.
According to internal information collected before Reuters From unconfirmed sources The FAA has already established that United will not be able to approve and promote pilots until the audit is completed. These measures – strict, of course – are intended to limit the growth of one of the largest airlines in the United States. Hence, the agency will seek to demonstrate to the public that commercial aviation safety is once again its focus.
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The US Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement:Oversight is increasing at United Airlines“To ensure they meet safety standards. Certification activities may be allowed to continue, but future projects may be delayed,” the agency said. The agency plans to review the airline’s operations, manuals and facilities. Sasha Johnson, Vice President of Corporate Security at United, The FAA “will temporarily pause a variety of certification activities for an indefinite period of time,” he said.
An FAA audit raises concerns about this Potential impact on company operations. The agency is considering measures that could include delaying the expansion of the airline's domestic routes or restricting it from operating flights on newly acquired aircraft.
The United Pilots Union spoke about the investigation, noting that it is completely standard. “Airlines undergo an evaluation program called CHEP every certain number of years.. United's last operation was in 2018. CHEP is a standard, standardized and reliable process for reviewing the safety of air operators. “The union and the company agree that the FAA’s audit will be beneficial to everyone,” the union said in a statement.
