Older Bombardier jets need new safety checks, or they can't fly

The US aviation regulator wants to add new mandatory safety checks for certain older Bombardier business jets. This means owners and operators of these planes will have to update their maintenance plans to keep them flying.

Aircraft maintenance schedules are usually set by the manufacturer. When the regulator steps in to mandate new checks, it means a safety issue has been identified that the manufacturer's existing program did not adequately address. This change forces operators to spend money on inspections and potential repairs they weren't planning for, directly affecting the operating costs and resale value of these specific aircraft models.