Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

FAA inspector alleges United Airlines imposed lifetime ban after reporting safety concerns

An FAA inspector alleges United Airlines imposed a lifetime ban after he reported safety concerns on a flight, claiming the carrier retaliated for his complaint. The allegation spotlights whistleblower protections and carrier safety culture amid ongoing FAA oversight and safety reforms.

2026-02-03T09:55:11.564988-08:00
ReutersDavid Shepardson

US Senate committee to hold hearing with NTSB chair on deadly mid-air collision

By Reuters: The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee plans to hold a February 12 hearing with the head of the National Transportation Safety Board after the agency found a series of systemic failures by the Federal Aviation Administration led to a devastating mid-air collision that killed 67 people last year.

2026-02-03T09:42:57.537011-08:00