By Rajesh Kumar Singh
CHICAGO (Reuters) – United Airlines on Wednesday said it has been prevented from putting new aircraft into service due to an ongoing review of its operations by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The review was ordered following several safety emergencies involving the Chicago-based airline in recent weeks.
A small number of aircraft previously scheduled to enter into service in the current quarter will be pushed into the quarter through September, the company said. The change is expected to have a minimal impact to its growth plans for this year, it added.
United has delayed the start of two new international routes, citing a pause in some certification activities by the FAA. It also postponed its investor day, which was scheduled for early next month, due to the review.
The FAA has said the formal evaluation is aimed at ensuring the airline’s compliance with safety regulations, identifying hazards and mitigating risk, and effectively managing…