“The crew of United Airlines flight 1382 had to stop their takeoff from George Bush Intercontinental airport because of a reported engine issue,” FAA says in statement.
“There is a very direct connection between the policies of the last administration and short-staffed air traffic controllers. That has to stop,” says vice president.
The FAA faces growing criticism over its hiring policies, with some, including former President Trump, blaming diversity programs for understaffing and lower air traffic control standards.