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UPDATE 1-US watchdog to review FAA oversight of United Airlines maintenance
The U.S. Transportation Department Office of Inspector General (DOT OIG) will audit the Federal Aviation Administration's oversight of United Airlines maintenance practices, the agency watchdog said on Thursday. "We will evaluate FAA’s actions to address maintenance non-compliances and violations at the air carrier," the DOT OIG said on its website. Over the past five years, the inspector general has issued several audit reports and recommendations on FAA’s oversight of maintenance at Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines and is currently reviewing SkyWest Airlines.
- Reuters
US watchdog to review FAA oversight of United Airlines maintenance
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Transportation Department Office of Inspector General (DOT OIG) will audit the Federal Aviation Administration's oversight of United Airlines maintenance practices, the agency watchdog said on Thursday. "We will evaluate FAA’s actions to address maintenance non-compliances and violations at the air carrier," the DOT OIG said on its website. Over the past five years, the inspector general has issued several audit reports and recommendations on FAA’s oversight of maintenance at Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines and is currently reviewing SkyWest Airlines.
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United Airlines cancels daily flights to Tel Aviv through June 5
United Airlines will cancel its daily flights to Tel Aviv in Israel through June 5, the carrier said on Wednesday. "We continue to closely monitor the situation and will make decisions on upcoming flights with a focus on the safety of our customers and crews," United said in a statement. The carrier also added that its second daily Tel Aviv flight would be canceled through June 19.
