A new report from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has failed to address long-standing issues in its oversight of SkyWest Airlines’ maintenance practices.

Published on July 28, the report highlights persistent gaps in how the FAA monitors and enforces compliance with maintenance and safety standards at the nation’s largest regional carrier. Despite multiple internal audits and years of concerns, investigators concluded the agency has not taken sufficient action to mitigate known risks or ensure SkyWest fully complies with safety protocols.

Since 2021, the FAA has worked to resolve 32 identified issues at SkyWest. By the time of the OIG’s review, 26 had been addressed, but noncompliance persisted

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