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Federal Register · November 25, 2025
The title they went with Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes Noisy translates that to

Airbus A350s need more inspections for lightning protection in fuel tanks

What happened
US aviation regulators are requiring more inspections for certain Airbus A350 airplanes. This is to ensure that the fuel tanks have enough protection against lightning strikes.
Why it matters
Airlines operating these specific Airbus A350 models now have new maintenance requirements. This means more time and cost for inspections to prevent a very specific type of catastrophic failure. The FAA is responding to new information from Airbus about potential manufacturing issues.
The signal
Watch for any further directives from the FAA or other aviation authorities that expand these inspections to more aircraft models or require more extensive modifications.
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