The union message underscores the heightened scrutiny on airline safety following a January incident in which a panel blew off the side of an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight.
Supply chain leaders are under more pressure than ever to lower costs, expand margins, and balance growth and profitability — all while facing skilled labor shortages and rising materials and logistics costs.
The Boeing 737-800 out of Denver International Airport was supposed to fly to Houston on April 7 before an engine cowling came off and hit the wing flap.
United already had planned several changes, including an additional day of in-person training for pilots starting in May, and a centralized curriculum for new maintenance technicians.
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