FAA ends oversight of United after safety incidents
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has concluded its investigation into United Airlines, confirming that no significant safety issues were found.
The decision brings an end to the enhanced measures imposed on the airline, allowing it to resume adding new aircraft and services without additional oversight.
The FAA said: “The FAA finished its Certificate Holder Evaluation Program (CHEP) of United Airlines. The review did not identify any significant safety issues.”
The FAA initiated the review in March, following a series of safety-related incidents earlier in the year.
As a result of the probe, United had temporarily delayed the launch of two new international routes in April, citing FAA’s pause on certain certifications during the review process.
United Airlines had faced several safety incidents in recent months; in one notable incident, a United Airlines Boeing 777 lost a wheel during takeoff from San Francisco International Airport in October, though the aircraft safely returned to land; additionally, a United 737 experienced a gear collapse while landing in Houston, causing significant disruptions.