FAA boosting oversight of United, may delay airline projects, Reuters says

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is increasing oversight of United to ensure the carrier’s compliance with safety regulations, the agency said on Saturday, following a series of safety incidents, Reuters’ David Shepardson reports. The FAA will initiate a formal evaluation to ensure the Chicago-based airline “is complying with safety regulations; identifying hazards and mitigating risk; and effectively managing safety,” it said in a statement to Reuters. “Certification activities in process may be allowed to continue, but future projects may be delayed based on findings from oversight.”