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Federal Register · November 18, 2025
The title they went with Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Engines Noisy translates that to

General Electric jet engines need a software update to stop giving 'Engine Degraded' warnings

What happened
The US aviation regulator wants certain General Electric jet engines to get a mandatory software update. This update fixes a problem that causes false 'Engine Degraded' warnings during flights.
Why it matters
false warnings mean pilots have to make decisions based on bad information. This can lead to unnecessary diversions or maintenance checks. The update ensures that when a warning appears, it's a real problem, not a software glitch.
The signal
Watch how quickly airlines update the software on affected engines and if the number of 'Engine Degraded' messages drops significantly.
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