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aviation-safety-incidents1 year ago•3 min saved

"United CEO's Safety Reassurances Amid Multiple Incidents"

United Airlines CEO reassures customers after a series of safety incidents involving Boeing jets, emphasizing that safety is their top priority. The incidents include a missing panel on a Boeing 737-800, engine fire, wheel loss, runway incident, and hydraulic fluid leak. United is reviewing each case to improve safety training and procedures, adding an extra day to pilot training and retooling training for new mechanics. The airline is also dedicating more resources to supplier network management. The incidents have led to disruptions in United's operations, including frozen pilot hiring and delayed jet deliveries from Boeing. United is considering purchasing more jets from Boeing competitor Airbus due to the ongoing quality and safety issues at Boeing.

via CNN|

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aviation-safety-incidents1 year ago•12 min saved

"United Airlines Faces String of Safety Incidents with Multiple Emergency Landings in One Week"

A United Airlines Boeing 777-300 was forced to land in Sydney after fuel leaked from its landing gear, marking the fifth safety incident involving a Boeing plane in a week. These incidents have led to a significant drop in Boeing's stock value and raised concerns about the safety of its aircraft. The FAA has revealed multiple instances of non-compliance with manufacturing quality control requirements, and a former Boeing employee who raised safety concerns was found dead in an apparent suicide. The series of incidents has prompted airlines like United and Southwest to cut flights and pause hiring, while Boeing faces a criminal investigation and increased scrutiny from regulatory authorities.

via Daily Mail|

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