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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to update a previous Airworthiness Directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS airplane models. This new rule adds additional airplanes to the previously defined group that requires detailed inspection of the main landing gear support to prevent potential cracking. The action aims to ensure the structural integrity and safe flight of the involved airplanes. The rule becomes effective on March 11, 2025, and specifies compliance with procedures outlined by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain models of Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica airplanes. This directive was prompted by issues with the automatic takeoff thrust control system that provides incorrect calculations under certain conditions. To address this safety concern, the AD requires updating the software in the engine control systems to prevent potential performance issues during takeoff. The directive is effective from March 30, 2021, and aims to ensure safety by mandating these updates for the affected aircraft models.