Older jet engines must now be inspected for a specific type of turbine failure

The US aviation regulator is requiring new inspections for certain jet engines made by International Aero Engines. This means airlines must add checks for high-pressure turbine failures to their maintenance schedules.

A specific type of engine failure, where turbine parts break off and pierce the engine casing, is a known risk. This rule means that airlines can no longer rely on general maintenance schedules to catch this problem. They must now perform targeted inspections to prevent a specific, dangerous type of engine failure.