Airbus planes can no longer fly with fire-prone air ducts

The US aviation regulator is forcing specific Airbus Canada airplanes to fix a fire hazard in their air ducts. Airlines must now inspect these parts and install fire-resistant sleeves or replace them to keep the planes flying.

Aviation safety relies on continuous updates as new issues emerge from testing or operation. This directive means a specific set of planes must undergo a mandatory modification to prevent a known flammability risk. It ensures that a potential fire hazard, identified during certification, is removed from the fleet.