Pilots of specific Bombardier jets must now follow new flap failure procedures

The US aviation regulator wants operators of certain Bombardier jets to update their flight manuals. This means pilots will have new instructions to follow if the plane's wing flaps fail during a flight.

When a critical aircraft part malfunctions, pilots need clear, immediate instructions. This proposed rule ensures that pilots flying specific Bombardier models have a written plan for a known issue with the wing flaps. It's a small, specific fix to prevent a rare but dangerous in-flight emergency.