DOT OIG Faults FAA Oversight of United Airlines Maintenance Practices
A DOT OIG report criticizes the FAA for inadequate oversight of United's maintenance, citing significant inspector shortages and incomplete inspections.
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A DOT OIG report criticizes the FAA for inadequate oversight of United's maintenance, citing significant inspector shortages and incomplete inspections.
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