United Airlines said late Friday that U.S. safety regulators will boost scrutiny of the airline after a series of recent safety incidents. United's...
FILE PHOTO: A United Airlines passenger jet taxis at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey, U.S.WASHINGTON/CHICAGO - United Airlines said late Friday that U.S. safety regulators will boost scrutiny of the airline after a series of recent safety incidents.
The incidents "have rightfully caused us to pause and evaluate whether there is anything we can and should do differently," Johnson's memo said adding "We welcome their engagement and are very open to hear from them about what they find and their perspective on things we may need to change to make us even safer."
Scrutiny on planemaker Boeing has also mounted since a Jan. 5 Alaska Airlines mid-air emergency, with inquiries into safety and quality standards in its production process.Asked about additional attention many aviation incidents are drawing, Whitaker said some events getting coverage are not necessarily unusual but the FAA investigates to ensure there is no broader safety trend.
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