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US audit finds gaps in the FAA's oversight of United Airlines maintenance
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The ability of federal safety regulators to oversee airplane maintenance at United Airlines has been hindered by inadequate staffing, high employee turnover and the improper use of virtual inspections instead of on-site reviews in some cases, according to a government watchdog audit released Friday.
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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 the improper use of virtual inspections instead of on-site reviews in some cases, according to a government watchdog audit released Friday.
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Burbank airport says safety is 'top priority' after warning over possible mid-air collision
The FAA has implemented safety improvements at airports like Van Nuys and Burbank, including lowering the Van Nuys traffic pattern permanently to reduce conflicts with aircraft landing at Burbank.
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FAA Failures Created Conditions for Deadly Reagan Airport Crash, NTSB Says
WASHINGTON -- The National Transportation Safety Board called for a range of aviation safety reforms to address failures that led to a midair collision that killed 67 people last year.
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ER doctor: I've been the 'doctor on board' during an in-flight emergency. Airlines need better medical kits.
Every holiday season, millions of Americans hop on a plane to visit friends and family. Most people are anxious about flight delays and cancellations, but as an emergency room physician, there's one announcement I dread the most: "Is there a doctor on board.
