The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that updates and replaces two previous airworthiness directives for certain General Electric aircraft engines. This rule requires airlines to update the onboard engine control software to a new version that addresses potential safety issues. It continues to prohibit the flight of an airplane if certain alerts are shown, and mandates the replacement of specific engine control components to ensure safe engine operations. The decision follows feedback from several industry stakeholders, including pilots' associations and airline companies.
Simple Explanation
The FAA told airlines they have to update their plane engines' computer software to keep them flying safely and fix any warning signs they might show, making sure everything works right, just like when you update your tablet to make it run better and safer.