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FAA Oversight of United Airlines to Be Audited by Watchdog

  • Inspector general’s review follows safety mishaps at carrier
  • Inquiry will evaluate FAA response to maintenance concerns
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A US government watchdog will audit the Federal Aviation Administration’s oversight of maintenance practices at United Airlines Holdings Inc. after a series of mishaps involving the carrier.

The Transportation Department’s Office of Inspector General “will evaluate FAA’s actions to address maintenance non-compliances and violations” at United, according to a memo posted on the watchdog’s website. The audit will begin later this month.