The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday proposed fining United Airlines (UAL) $435,000 for operating 23 flights in 2014 using a Boeing (BA) 787 that the government claims was not in a condition to fly, according to Reuters.
The FAA alleged that in June 2014, United mechanics replaced a fuel pump pressure switch on the aircraft but failed to perform a required inspection before returning the aircraft to service.
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“The safety of our customers and employees is our top priority. We immediately took action after identifying the issue and are working closely with the FAA in their review,” a United spokesman said.
Shares of United closed lower nearly 2.5% on Tuesday.
