U.S. Lawmakers Review FAA Airline Oversight

Sean Broderick January 10, 2020
Aircraft
Allegiant’s engine reliability issues persisted until it retired its MD-80 fleet.
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The FAA has been under intense scrutiny by U.S. lawmakers in view of the Boeing 737 MAX crisis and its link to product certification. But a recent report ordered by Congress on an unrelated matter has prompted the agency to make changes in how it oversees airlines. The FAA plans to improve training...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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