The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) new announcement: Recent audit of United Airlines (UA) reveals no significant safety concerns

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that its recent audit of United Airlines (UA) revealed no significant safety concerns.

This audit, which commenced in March, was part of enhanced oversight due to a series of safety incidents involving the airline earlier this year.

In a statement released and first reported by Reuters, the FAA confirmed, “The review did not identify any significant safety issues.”

The audit aimed to ensure United Airlines adhered to safety regulations, effectively identified hazards, and managed risks associated with its operations.

As part of the oversight measures, the FAA permitted the airline to take delivery of new aircraft but mandated the presence of FAA personnel during final inspections.

This step underscores the FAA’s commitment to ensuring stringent safety protocols are followed.

Additionally, the Office of the Inspector General at the US Department of Transportation (DOT) has initiated its own audit to assess the FAA’s oversight actions during this period.

Earlier in the year, United Airlines faced several incidents, including a runway excursion at Houston Intercontinental Airport, a Boeing 777-200ER losing a tire while departing from San Francisco, and a missing external panel on an aircraft after landing. Fortunately, none of these events resulted in casualties or injuries.

United Airlines has opted not to comment on the findings of the FAA audit.

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