Airlines

FAA Proposes $1.1M Fine Against United Airlines

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a civil penalty of $1,149,306 against United Airlines for allegedly operating flights in Boeing 777 aircraft that were not airworthy from June 2018 to April 2021.

The FAA alleges United in 2018 removed the Fire System Warning Check from its Boeing 777 Preflight Check List, an inspection task required in its Maintenance Specifications manual. Removal of the check resulted in United’s failure to perform the required check and the operation of aircraft that did not meet airworthiness requirements.

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United Airlines has 30 days to respond to the FAA after receiving the agency’s enforcement letter.

In 2018, United admitted to altering their pre-flight checklist. According to United, this was done to account for “redundant, built-in inspections” that are routinely carried out by the aircraft. The representative insisted that “the safety of our planes was never under question.” During the time of the change, a United spokesperson said that the FAA examined and approved its modified checklist.

“The FAA informed United in 2021 that its maintenance programme required pilot pre-flight checks. United promptly adjusted its protocols after receiving confirmation “said the airline.

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United stated that it “would study the FAA‘s proposed civil penalty and respond accordingly.” According to the FAA penalty notice, United’s Technical Operations are in charge of making sure the Boeing Fire Warning System check is completed.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing at Kochi airport

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.