WASHINGTON—FAA safety inspectors approved aircraft for Part 135 charter operations without first reviewing exemptions that in some cases would have prohibited their operation, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) found in response to a whistleblower’s allegations. In a June 13 release, the OSC said it has informed the White House and Congress of its findings, which also identified “lapses in oversight” at FAA’s Civil Aviation Registry that allowed aircraft ...
