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Federal watchdog faults FAA oversight of United Airlines maintenance practices
The audit found FAA staffing shortages and virtual inspections limited oversight of United Airlines' maintenance, with recommendations to improve training and data access.
- The U.S. Transportation Department's Office of Inspector General found the FAA's oversight of United Airlines' maintenance practices insufficient due to understaffing and reliance on virtual inspections instead of on-site reviews.
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US audit finds gaps in the FAA’s oversight of United Airlines maintenance
The ability of federal safety regulators to oversee airplane maintenance at United Airlines has been hindered by inadequate staffing, high employee turnover and…
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US audit finds gaps in the FAA's oversight of United Airlines maintenance
A federal government audit says FAA staffing shortages and high employee turnover have hindered the agency's oversight of airplane maintenance at United Airlines.
Watchdog faults FAA oversight of United
A US federal watchdog issued a report saying the Federal Aviation Administration does not have the proper staffing, planning, and data access it needs to effectively oversee United Airlines’ maintenance practices, raising fresh questions about how the agency monitors large carriers when inspector teams run thin. The US Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General said the FAA’s oversight was “insufficient to oversee safety risks,” …
The U.S. FAA's oversight of United Airlines' maintenance practices is hampered by low staff, ineffective training and barriers to access to airline data, as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Inspector General.
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