FAA Ramps Up Scrutiny of United Airlines

The agency's increased oversight of the legacy carrier follows numerous recent safety events.

Monday, March 25, 2024 at 04:01 PM ET

Verified

The FAA said it is increasing oversight of United to ensure its compliance with safety regulations. [Courtesy: United Airlines]

Key Takeaways:

United Airlines experienced several safety-related incidents in March, including lost aircraft panels, a lost wheel, an engine fire, and a runway slide, prompting increased oversight from the FAA.
The FAA will be on-site at United for an extended period to review safety processes, while United's CEO has announced new initiatives such as enhanced pilot training, centralized maintenance technician training, and improved supplier management to address these concerns.

See a mistake? Contact us.

March has not been a good month for United Airlines. The legacy carrier has made headlines several times for unrelated incidents, such as the loss of an exterior lower panel from an aircraft reportedly in flight and the loss of wheel on takeoff.

Other incidents included a United aircraft engine fire, one leaving a trail of hydraulic fluid and an aircraft sliding off a runway, CNN reported.