Overview

• Pilot union at American Airlines notes a sharp rise in safety incidents, including tools left in wheel wells and more frequent aircraft collisions during towing.
• Union expresses concerns over rushed maintenance checks and pressure to maintain flight schedules, potentially compromising safety.
• Recent union memos emphasize the need for American Airlines to involve pilots earlier in the safety risk assessment process.
• American Airlines asserts that safety remains a top priority, backed by a robust safety management system in collaboration with the FAA and unions.
• The FAA has increased oversight in the airline industry, reflecting heightened scrutiny following recent safety incidents at multiple airlines.