United Airlines has informed employees that the Federal Aviation Administration will be closely monitoring their operations in the coming weeks following a series of recent safety incidents. The airline’s vice president of corporate safety, Sasha Johnson, stated in a memo that the F.A.A. will be reviewing work processes, manuals, and facilities to ensure safety. Johnson expressed openness to feedback from the agency to further enhance safety measures.
Some of the incidents include a plane veering off a runway, arriving at its destination with a missing panel, losing a tire after takeoff, and an engine catching fire. United has stated that these incidents are unrelated.
The F.A.A. mentioned that they routinely monitor airline operations, focusing on compliance with regulations, hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety management.
In response to the situation, United Airlines will pause certain certification activities for a period of time, as mentioned in the memo by Ms. Johnson.
United’s CEO, Scott Kirby, reassured customers of the airline’s commitment to safety after the incidents, stating that they are investigating each case to improve safety training and procedures for all employees.
Experts advise against making broad conclusions based on these incidents, as they are common in aviation and often go unreported by the media.
