Embraer jet operators must check pitch trim actuators after in-flight failures

The US aviation regulator is requiring all operators of Embraer EMB-545 and EMB-550 airplanes to perform an operational check of a critical flight control part. This rule comes after reports of these parts failing in flight, which could affect how the plane pitches up or down.

This is a mandatory safety update for a specific class of business jets. It means operators must now perform a check that was not previously required, adding a new step to their maintenance routines. The rule aims to prevent further in-flight failures of a part essential for controlling the aircraft's pitch.