FAA Proposes AD for Airbus A320 to Correct Radio System Flaw
The FAA proposed an Airworthiness Directive for the Airbus A320 family to fix a software flaw that could cause a total loss of radio communications.
Apr 11, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A350 Actuators
The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive for all Airbus A350s due to concerns that flight control actuators may have been overstressed in testing.
Apr 5, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Issues AD for Boeing 737 MAX Over Cabin Overheating Risk
The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive for the Boeing 737 MAX to address a temperature control fault that poses a risk of crew incapacitation.
Apr 5, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes AD for 43 Airbus A350s Over Fastener Ignition Risk
The FAA proposes an airworthiness directive for 43 Airbus A350-941s to address a fastener issue that could create a potential fuel tank ignition source.
Apr 3, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Mandates Urgent 5-Day Inspections for 156 Boeing 757s
The FAA has mandated inspections of 156 Boeing 757s within five days due to newly found frame cracks, signaling a significant and immediate safety risk.
Mar 24, 20266 min
Safety
EASA Withdraws H160 Pitch Rod AD After Investigation Finds Maintenance Error
EASA withdraws an H160 pitch rod AD after a CENIPA investigation found a maintenance error, not a design flaw, caused a recent helicopter ditching.
Mar 24, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes New AD for Airbus AS332 Super Puma Helicopters
The FAA proposes a new rule for Airbus AS332 helicopters to fix a door jettison issue, prompted by an EASA directive to improve emergency egress safety.
Mar 21, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes AD for Pilatus PC-12/47E Stall Warning System
The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive for the Pilatus PC-12/47E to fix a stall protection system flaw previously identified by EASA.
Mar 19, 20264 min
Regulatory
Airbus A380 Schedules Over 7,700 Flights Globally for March 2026
The global Airbus A380 fleet has 7,701 flights scheduled for March 2026, with Emirates operating 66%, underscoring its niche on high-demand routes.
Mar 16, 20265 min
Airlines
FAA Approves Hartzell AeroForce Clamp, Resolving GA Grounding Threat
The FAA approved Hartzell's AeroForce V-Band Clamp, resolving a critical parts shortage and grounding threat for over 41,000 turbocharged GA aircraft.
Mar 13, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes 787 Inspections for Manufacturing Shim Gap Flaws
The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive requiring inspections on 17 Boeing 787s for fatigue cracks linked to manufacturing shim gap errors.
Mar 13, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A350 Landing Gear
The FAA issued an airworthiness directive for 13 Airbus A350s due to a non-conformity in main landing gear pin serialization affecting traceability.
Mar 13, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Mandates A350 Flight Control Module Swap by March 2026
The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive for Airbus A350s, mandating flight control module replacement by March 9, 2026 to mitigate solder fatigue risks.
Mar 9, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes AD for Airbus EC120B & AS350 Flotation Systems
The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive for Airbus EC120B and AS350 helicopters to address an unsafe emergency flotation system condition.
Mar 8, 20264 min
Regulatory
NTSB Faults Control Laws in Embraer Praetor 500 Hard Landing Accident
NTSB findings on a Praetor 500 hard landing cite flight control laws, prompting mandatory software and procedure updates from the FAA and ANAC.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Issues AD for Airbus H160-B After Rotor Rod Failure
The FAA issued a new Airworthiness Directive for all Airbus H160-B helicopters following a report of a main rotor pitch rod rupturing during flight.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Regulatory