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.
While none of the events put lives at risk, the FAA said it is increasing its oversight of the air carrier “to ensure that it is complying with safety regulations; identifying hazards and mitigating risk; and effectively managing safety.”
In a statement to FLYING, the agency noted that “certification activities in process may be allowed to continue, but future projects may be delayed based on findings from oversight. The FAA will also initiate an evaluation of United Airlines under the provisions of the Certificate Holder Evaluation…