"Feds Issue Nationwide Warning to Airlines After Alabama Worker Tragically Sucked into Jet Engine"

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a safety alert to airlines nationwide, urging them to ensure that workers maintain a safe distance from jet engines until they are powered off. The warning comes after recent incidents, including a fatal one, where workers were injured or killed during ground operations at airports. The FAA advises airlines to review their safety programs and implement practices such as keeping workers clear of planes until they are stopped and chocks are placed under the wheels. The alert was prompted by two incidents, one involving a worker being pulled into an engine and another where a worker was run over by a plane's wheels.