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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Saturday its plans to bolster oversight of United Airlines to ensure the carrier’s adherence to safety regulations, following a spate of safety incidents that have raised concerns.
In a statement to Reuters, the FAA revealed its intention to conduct a formal evaluation of the Chicago-based airline’s operations, aimed at verifying compliance with safety protocols, hazard identification, risk mitigation measures, and overall safety management effectiveness.
“While ongoing certification activities may proceed, the initiation of future projects could face delays pending the outcome of our oversight findings,” the FAA statement said.
A source, corroborating a Bloomberg News report, suggested that the FAA might potentially withhold approval for United’s deployment of new aircraft or initiation of new routes.
The FAA’s decision to intensify scrutiny of United comes in the wake of a string of safety…