Summary
- United Airlines under close FAA review after recent safety incidents including tire loss mid-air & 737 MAX rolling onto grass.
- CEO Kirby emphasizes safety as top priority, welcoming FAA feedback to improve airline process, training, and procedures network-wide.
- Despite recent incidents, advancements in incident reporting, crew training, and manufacturing enhance flight safety for passengers and crew.
After a wave of recent incidents, the Federal Aviation Administration looks closely at Chicago-based United Airlines. Over the next few weeks, a higher presence from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected as they review some of the Star Alliance member’s work processes, manuals, and current facilities.
Over the last two weeks, passengers and crew have witnessed first-hand aircraft operations and safety issues. First of all was one of the carrier’s narrowbody Boeing 737 MAX…