Federal aviation officials are considering measures that could hamper the growth of United Airlines following the carrier’s recent safety mishaps.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering whether the Chicago-based carrier should be restricted from adding new routes ahead of the busy summer travel season, Bloomberg reported.
“Certification activities in-process may be allowed to continue, but future projects may be delayed based on findings from oversight,” the FAA said in a statement.
A series of safety incidents onboard United Airlines flights came in quick succession recently, including an engine fire, a wheel falling off, multiple hydraulic leaks, and more, as previously reported by The Dallas Express.
“Unfortunately, in the past few weeks, our airline has experienced a number of incidents that are reminders of the importance of safety,” said United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby in a recent letter to customers.
“Our team is…