Angie Walls
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Published in The DeviceLine Blog by Mocana, February 25, 2011

Unexpectedly, a glitch with their flight computers caused United Airlines to ground an entire fleet of their 757 airplanes, causing several flight delays and cancellations at the last minute. United discovered a maintenance problem with their air data computers, which monitor critical parameters such as air speed and navigation. They mandated additional operational checks on all 96 planes, putting a hold on their flight schedules until the issue was resolved.

However, news of this safety check regarding airline computers brought grave concerns to passengers.

Reported by Fox 31 (KDVRTV),

United discovered it hadn’t properly complied with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines in checking the air data computers, which monitor air speed, air pressure and other critical parameters. United Spokesman Charlie Hobart said the checks take between 60 to 90 minutes and would be completed by the end of the day Wednesday.