By David Shepardson
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -United Airlines said on Thursday the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has permitted the carrier to restart some certification activities, including adding aircraft and routes.
Some airline certification activities were halted after the FAA said in March it was increasing its oversight of United following recent safety incidents. The aviation regulator said then it was initiating a formal evaluation to ensure the Chicago-based carrier was complying with safety regulations.
United in an email to employees said the FAA was allowing United to begin the process of restarting certification activities, including new aircraft and routes “after a careful review and discussion about the proactive safety steps United has taken to date.”
The airline delayed the start of two new international routes last month, citing a pause on some certifications by the FAA.
“We will continue to see an FAA presence in our operation as they review our work processes,…
