Airbus Takeoffs Get FAA Manual Overhaul for Safety Reasons
Published Date: 7/10/2025
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Summary
The FAA is updating rules for all Airbus A350-941 and -1041 planes because a design check found a possible problem during certain takeoffs. Pilots will get new instructions in the flight manual to keep takeoffs safe. This change helps prevent accidents and keeps everyone flying smoothly without extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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A350 Takeoff Procedure Update
The FAA requires all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and A350-1041 airplanes to have their airplane flight manuals (AFMs) revised so flightcrew get new procedures for derated takeoff limitations. This change responds to a design review that found a potential thrust asymmetry during certain derated takeoff operations and is intended to help prevent accidents; the summary states it keeps operations safe without extra costs.
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