FAA: No ‘Significant Safety Issues’ Found Following United Audit

The agency completed its safety review of the carrier following a string of high-profile incidents.

A United 787-9 Dreamliner (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

[ News ]October 2, 2024 6:00 pm ET

By Ryan Ewing

The Federal Aviation Administration says it completed a monthslong safety review of United, paving the way for the airline to fully resume certification activities.

In a statement, a spokesperson from the agency said it found no “significant safety issues” following the Certificate Holder Evaluation Program (CHEP) audit. The review stemmed from a flurry of headline-making incidents earlier this year.

These incidents included a United Boeing 777-200 losing a tire during takeoff from San Francisco in March. The next day, a 737 MAX 8 slid off the end of a wet runway at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

The airline’s CEO acknowledged the string of incidents in a March letter to customers.

“Unfortunately, in the past few weeks, our airline has experienced a number of incidents that are reminders of the importance of safety,” he said. “While they are all unrelated, I want you to know that these incidents have our attention and have sharpened our focus.”

The FAA’s audit began in late March, prompting the airline to delay the launch of some new routes.

United declined to comment on the ending audit, instead directing inquiries to the FAA.

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