WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an immediate final rule for the Airbus A321-271NY aircraft to prevent the installation of several parts with known safety defects. The Airworthiness Directive (AD) aims to close a regulatory loophole for the newer jet model. The FAA was prompted to act after determining that the A321-271NY, a newer variant in the A321neo family, was certified after previous directives had already banned the faulty components on   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a proposed safety mandate for 650 Airbus helicopters in the United States, targeting a structural flaw that could cause the vertical fin to detach in flight, leading to a loss of control. The notice of proposed rulemaking affects all Airbus Helicopters AS355 models and certain AS 350B3 helicopters. It would supersede a 2021 Airworthiness Directive (AD) that required repetitive inspections after cracks were discov  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new safety proposal for operators of Airbus Helicopters Model AS 332L2 and EC 225LP helicopters, citing risks of a critical main gearbox (MGB) failure that could lead to loss of control. The notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) would supersede a 2020 Airworthiness Directive. It addresses an unsafe condition where MGB suspension bar attachment bolts and fittings can lose torque, potentially causing structural f  more