FAA Mandates Replacement of Certain Safran PBEs Due to Failure Risk
The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive mandating the replacement of certain Safran PBEs due to a manufacturing flaw that can block oxygen flow.
5 hours ago4 min
SAFETY
EASA Issues New Maintenance Directive for Airbus BelugaXL Fleet
EASA has issued a new airworthiness directive for the Airbus A330-743L BelugaXL fleet, mandating updated structural integrity inspection schedules.
7 hours ago4 min
REGULATORY
FAA Proposes Stricter A320 Door Inspections for 1,924 U.S. Jets
The FAA proposed a new airworthiness directive for 1,924 Airbus A320 family jets to address door stop fitting cracks, increasing inspection frequency.
23 hours ago4 min
REGULATORY
FAA Supersedes A330 Airworthiness Directive, Effective March 2026
The FAA is superseding an Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A330 models, requiring new safety limitations to address potential latent failures.
Feb 23, 20264 min
REGULATORY
FAA Adopts EASA Directive for Airbus H160-B Bearing Inspections
The FAA has adopted an EASA airworthiness directive for Airbus H160-B helicopters, mandating inspections for spherical bearings to prevent unsafe conditions.
Feb 22, 20264 min
REGULATORY
FAA Proposes EASA Directive for A330neo Extinguisher Cracks
EASA issued a directive for Airbus A330neo models after cracks were found on an engine fire extinguisher part, prompting the FAA to propose adoption.
Feb 21, 20264 min
SAFETY
FAA Orders Boeing 767-300F Cargo Fitting Inspections Over Material Defects
The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive for Boeing 767-300Fs to inspect cargo fittings due to a supplier's use of unapproved materials.
Feb 18, 20263 min
SAFETY
Why a Global Airbus A320 Grounding Shows Aviation Safety is Working
A hypothetical grounding of the entire Airbus A320 fleet highlights how regulators use proactive measures, like Airworthiness Directives, to ensure safety.
Feb 17, 20263 min
SAFETY
What New FAA Directives Mean for Boeing 737 MAX Software Updates.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued new mandatory directives for the Boeing 737 MAX fleet, requiring software enhancements to improve system redundancies.
Feb 5, 20263 min
REGULATORY
Why EASA Mandated New Fuel System Checks for the Global Airbus A320 Fleet
EASA issued Airworthiness Directive 26-025, requiring operators of the vast Airbus A320 family to update their maintenance programs with new fuel system limitations.
Feb 5, 20263 min
REGULATORY
FAA Mandates Urgent Cable Replacement for All MHI RJ CL-600 Regional Jets
FAA issued an AD for all MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600 (CRJ) regional jets due to elevator autopilot cable failure risk, mandating immediate cable replacement.
Feb 4, 20263 min
REGULATORY
FAA Mandates Urgent Fix for Airbus H160-B Fleet After Main Rotor Rod Rupture
The FAA issued an emergency Airworthiness Directive for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B rotorcraft, mandating a fix for a main rotor pitch rod rupture risk.
Feb 2, 20263 min
REGULATORY
FAA Update: How Boeing 787 Moisture Fixes Impact Global Airline Fleets.
The FAA updated a Boeing 787 Airworthiness Directive, clarifying which Dreamliners with production-installed moisture management devices are exempt from certain leak inspection requirements.
Feb 1, 20263 min
REGULATORY
Why is EASA mandating immediate fixes for the Airbus A320 flight control system?
EASA issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive for the Airbus A320 family, mandating immediate replacement of flight control computers due to solar radiation risk.
Jan 23, 20263 min
REGULATORY
FAA Mandates Critical New Inspections for Boeing 737 NG Fleet Safety.
The FAA issued new Airworthiness Directives for Boeing 737 Next Generation models, mandating critical inspections to address structural and mechanical safety risks.
Jan 22, 20263 min
SAFETY