"Pilots Call for FAA Oversight of Airline Maintenance Shops Amid Boeing Concerns"
TL;DR
Dennis Tajer, a pilot for American Airlines and spokesperson for the Allied Pilots Association, expressed heightened vigilance and concern about flying Boeing airplanes following recent incidents, including a 787 Dreamliner's rapid descent causing injuries. Tajer, who flew Boeing 707s during Operation Desert Storm, emphasized the impact of Boeing's ongoing quality-control concerns on airline operations, stating that it feels like the "enemy is within" as safety remains a top priority for pilots and airlines.
Topics:businessaviation#airline-operations#allied-pilots-association#aviation#boeing#pilot#safety-concerns
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