Over the last week and a half, there have been a plethora of incidents involving United Airlines aircraft. We ask: Is a new focus needed on maintenance?
All but one of the incidents in the last 10 days looks to be some form of maintenance issue, as we will delve into.
Without further ado, let’s get into it…
All United Airlines Incidents In The Last 10 Days…
In the last 10 days, there have been eight incidents involving United Airlines aircraft.
They are as follows:
Before we continue with this analysis, it is key to note that UA2477 will not be included in this discussion.
This is because the incident involving the United Airlines 737 MAX didn’t arise from a maintenance issue.
Of the eight incidents, five were Boeing aircraft, which is why there has been hysteria in the mainstream press this week.
This is another important caveat that is needed when discussing a piece like this….