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Air Cargo News • Rebecca Jeffrey

FAA issues new safety-based AD for certain Boeing 747-8F freighters after reported stringer and splice-fitting cracking

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 747-8F series aircraft prompted by reports of cracking in stringers and splice fittings at stringer splices across multiple body stations. The directive covers 11 US-registered freighters and mandates structural inspections, with repairs required if damage is found.

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2026-07-03T03:59:02.969949-07:00
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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Air New Zealand’s final 787-9 Dreamliner returns from long-term storage

By AeroTime: Air New Zealand is celebrating a major milestone after its last remaining Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner returned from long-term storage in Alice Springs.

2026-07-03T01:44:14.049906-07:00