FAA Inspectors Let Unsafe Charters Fly, Watchdog Probe Says
- FAA whistle-blower’s allegations were substantiated by counsel
- Special counsel finds lapses by U.S. aviation inspectors
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Government aviation inspectors allowed unsafe aircraft to operate in U.S. commercial flight operations, a whistle-blower investigation has concluded.
The Federal Aviation Administration’s own review confirmed the allegations, according to the Office of Special Counsel, the agency charged with investigating complaints from whistle-blowers.