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FAA AD 2026-11-07: Bombardier BD-700 Seat Frame Modification Required by July 2026

Quick Compliance Summary Affected aircraft Bombardier BD-700-1A10, BD-700-1A11, BD-700-2A12 Issue Seat frames assembled without required Loctite threadlocker at…

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Transport Canada: Air Carriers Must File Updated Insurance Proof by June 30, 2026 — Licence Suspension Follows Immediately for Non-Compliance

Quick Compliance Summary Regulatory body Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) What changed Minimum liability insurance amounts indexed upward —…

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Transport Canada Proposes Mandatory Remote ID, Community-Based Organization Framework, and New Low-Altitude Airspace Restriction Powers for RPAS

Regulator | Transport Canada | Drones & UAS NPA Published: 8 June 2026 | Comment Deadline: 9 September…

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UK CAA Gains Broader Exemption Powers Under Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Regulator | UK CAA | Safety & Security | Airworthiness In Force: 1 May 2026 Quick Compliance Summary…

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FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 737 Classic Fuselage Crack Inspection — Effective June 17, 2026

Airworthiness Directive | FAA | Boeing 737 Classic Series Published: June 4, 2026 | Last Updated: June 2026…

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FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A330 Family Structural Unsafe Condition — Effective June 8, 2026

Airworthiness Directive | FAA / EASA Bilateral | Airbus A330 Published: June 7, 2026 | Last Updated: June…

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