Airbus planes get new maintenance rules, adding two more models to the list

The US aviation regulator is updating maintenance rules for several Airbus passenger jet models. This means airlines operating these planes will need to follow new or stricter inspection schedules.

Airlines must keep their planes safe. When regulators find new issues, they issue these directives to make sure everyone follows the same rules. This update adds two more specific Airbus models to the list of planes that need these new checks.