Older Airbus planes need more maintenance checks, again

The US aviation regulator is proposing new, stricter maintenance rules for a specific series of older Airbus planes. This means airlines operating these planes will have to perform more frequent or more thorough inspections.

Airlines that fly Airbus A300-600 series planes will now have to spend more on maintenance. This is the second time in a year that the FAA has tightened rules for these planes, suggesting ongoing issues with their aging components. It also means passengers on these specific planes are getting an extra layer of safety checks.