Weaknesses in U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight led to long-term safety issues involving several airline maintenance programs, according to a report by a government oversight agency.
Maintenance Matters, News, Safety Oversight
A U.S. government oversight agency sees flaws in the FAA’s monitoring of airlines’ assessment and mitigation of safety risks.
by Linda Werfelman | January 12, 2022
Weaknesses in U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight led to long-term safety issues involving several airline maintenance programs, according to a report by a government oversight agency.
Accident Investigation, Maintenance Matters, News
The captain of the DHC-6 tried but could not stop the airplane from veering off…
by Linda Werfelman
Accident/Incident Investigation, Flight Ops, Maintenance Matters, News
Pilots of the Jetstream knew before the fatal crash that the left main landing gear…
by Linda Werfelman
Maintenance Matters, News, Safety Regulation, uncrewed aircraft
A federal agency says the FAA lacks the resources for effective oversight of a major…
by FSF Editorial Staff