United Airlines said the Federal Aviation Administration has cleared it to start adding new aircraft and routes months after the regulator stepped up its scrutiny of the carrier following several safety incidents.
“Today, we got some good news: after a careful review and discussion about the proactive safety steps United has taken to date, our FAA Certificate Management Office has allowed us to begin the process of restarting our certification activities, including new aircraft and routes, and we will continue to coordinate closely with the FAA,” United said in a note to employees Wednesday.
United would send requests to the FAA to add aircrafts or new routes, though a spokesperson said it has yet to do so. The FAA said later Thursday that it has not yet “approved any expansion of United Airlines’ routes or fleets.” The FAA said its review is “ongoing and safety will determine the timeline for completing it.” A clearance from the FAA would be welcome news as United and other carriers expect a record peak season this year.
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