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flag FAA finds United Airlines maintenance oversight weakened by staff shortages and flawed inspections.

flag A February 20, 2026, federal audit found the FAA’s oversight of United Airlines’ maintenance is compromised by severe staffing shortages, high turnover, and over-reliance on virtual inspections. flag With key positions unfilled and inspectors stretched thin—just four overseeing more than 520 Boeing 737s—the agency struggles to conduct proper on-site reviews, raising safety concerns. flag The report criticized the misuse of “not observable” designations and poor tracking of safety issues, prompting the FAA to commit to improving staffing, training, and oversight policies by year-end.

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