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2026-06506 — Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Inc. Airplanes

The FAA is making a new rule for Bombardier airplanes to fix a problem where the nose wheel steering can act up during landing. Owners of certain Bombardier CL-600 models must replace specific screws in the nosewheel steering system and update their maintenance plans by May 8, 2026. This keeps flights safe and avoids costly repairs down the road.

2026-06563 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

The FAA wants Airbus A350-941 owners to fix a problem where some wing and belly parts weren’t tightened right during manufacturing. They’ll need to replace certain parts and add extra protection to keep the plane safe. Comments on this plan are open until May 18, 2026, and the fixes might cost some time and money but will keep flights safe and sound.

2026-06543 — Amendment of Class D and Class E2 Airspace Over Binghamton, NY

The FAA is shrinking the controlled airspace around Greater Binghamton Airport from a 4.4-mile radius to 4.3 miles. This change affects pilots flying near Binghamton, NY, making the airspace a bit tighter but still safe and efficient. The new rules kick in on July 9, 2026, with no extra costs for anyone.

2026-06492 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

The FAA wants all Airbus A350-941 and -1041 airplanes to replace certain flight control parts that might have been damaged during testing. This change keeps planes safe by banning the use of these risky parts. Airlines need to act before May 18, 2026, and while it might cost some money, it’s all about keeping flights smooth and secure.

2026-06527 — Airworthiness Directives; Honda Aircraft Company LLC Airplanes

If you own a Honda HA-420 airplane, listen up! The FAA says you need to replace your flap control pushrods with new, tougher ones that don’t need constant anti-rust treatments. This new rule kicks in on May 8, 2026, and helps keep your plane safe without extra hassle or cost from repeated maintenance.

2026-06534 — Airworthiness Directives; DG Aviation GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by DG Flugzeugbau GmbH) Gliders

If you own or maintain a DG-1000M glider, listen up! The FAA found cracks near the engine mount and is requiring inspections, maintenance updates, and new parts like a carbon fiber bracket to keep your glider safe. These changes kick in April 20, 2026, so get ready to inspect, adjust, and balance before then—safety first, and no surprise costs if you stay on top of it!

Previous: 2026-03549 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

If you fly or work with Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 planes, listen up! The FAA wants to update safety rules by keeping the current flight manual changes and adding a new software update to the engines that helps prevent leaks. This means safer flights, but operators need to act before April 9, 2026, or risk falling behind on safety—and yes, there might be some costs to install the update.

Next: 2026-03595 — Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants

The Department of Homeland Security wants to change the rules for asylum seekers who want to work while waiting for their cases to be decided. They plan to make people wait longer—up to 365 days—before applying for work permission and will pause new work applications if processing times get too long. These changes aim to manage workloads better and could affect many asylum applicants starting in 2026.