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United Airlines has experienced a string of safety events in recent weeks, but it may not be a Boeing problem.

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  • United Airlines has experienced a string of safety events, many of which involved Boeing jets.
  • Some experts point to problems within United, while others say the timing is just a "coincidence."
  • In a Monday memo, company CEO Scott Kirby assured customers of the airline's commitment to safety.

From a missing panel to a tire falling off midair, United Airlines has experienced multiple high-profile safety incidents over the past few weeks.

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United's string of scary safety events likely has nothing to do with Boeing