United CEO Scott Kirby is seeking to reassure customers following several recent incidents with aircraft.
“Safety is our highest priority and is at the center of everything we do,” Kirby wrote in an email to customers Monday. “Unfortunately, in the past few weeks, our airline has experienced a number of incidents that are reminders of the importance of safety. While they are all unrelated, I want you to know these incidents have our attention and have sharpened our focus.”
The FAA is investigating several United incidents from this month, though none of have caused injuries or fatalities.
The most recent took place Monday, when a United Boeing 767 heading to London Heathrow returned to Newark due to a potential landing gear issue.
The FAA is also investigating what happened on March 15, when a United older generation Boeing 737 that had landed safely in Medford, Ore., was found to be missing an exterior belly panel.
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