OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY ISSUES RULE: AIRLINE CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITMENTS FOR CONTROLLABLE FLIGHT DISRUPTIONS: UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IN RESPONSE TO FAA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Office of the Secretary has issued a rule called: Airline Customer Service Commitments for Controllable Flight Disruptions: Unscheduled Maintenance in Response to FAA Airworthiness Directives.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Dec. 10 by Gregory Zerzan, General Counsel.

Summary: On November 28, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) 2025-24-51 requiring airlines to replace or modify affected elevator aileron computers (ELAC) used in certain Airbus aircraft. Due to the significant impact of the EAD on the fleets of some U.S. airlines, clarity was requested from the Department's Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) regarding airlines' res...