Specific Bombardier jets now require more maintenance to stay in the air

The US aviation regulator is forcing owners of certain Bombardier business jets to update their maintenance plans. These planes will now need more frequent checks or different repair procedures to stay safe.

Airworthiness Directives are how the US aviation regulator ensures planes stay safe after they are sold. This specific order means that certain Bombardier jets had a safety issue that the previous maintenance schedule did not cover. Owners must now follow new rules to keep these planes flying.