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MRO   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airlines  
ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Aeroflot halts engine MRO plant project after investing RUB2.7 billion

Aeroflot has reportedly stopped construction of an aircraft engine repair plant after investing about RUB2.7 billion ($32 million) in the project. The decision highlights a setback for Russia’s effort to expand domestic engine maintenance capacity and could affect the airline’s long-term support strategy for its fleet.

2026-08-28T02:50:24.138732-07:00
MRO   AI   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines  
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FL360aero • Alcohol Findings, Flight Crew Drug

JAL to Introduce Japan’s First Program-Controlled Aircraft Washing Robot at Narita Airport

By FL360aero: Key Highlights Japan-first aviation automation: JAL is introducing the Aerowash AW3 at Narita Airport, marking what it says is Japan’s first program-controlled collaborative aircraft-washing robot deployed by a domestic airline.

2026-08-28T01:50:10.579205-07:00
MRO   SAF   Supply Chain   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Airlines  
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Reuters

Air New Zealand sees engine disruption easing, posts smaller loss than expected

By Reuters: Air New Zealand said on Friday disruption from engine shortages was ‌easing as more aircraft returned to service, after high fuel costs and maintenance constraints pushed the carrier to its largest annual loss in three years, though the result was narrower than expected.

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2026-08-27T17:29:33.128244-07:00
Workforce & Skills Development   Boeing  
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Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Exclusive: SPEEA, Boeing to meet Monday

By Leeham News: Download BEGIN .article By Scott Hamilton Aug. 27, 2026, © Leeham News: SPEEA, the engineers and technicians union, and Boeing will meet on Monday to discuss where to go following last Friday’s rejection by both worker groups of contracts negotiated by negotiators from both sides.

2026-08-27T18:05:10.216566-07:00
ATC   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Air Canada  
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Wall Street Journal • Andrew Tangel

FAA Found LaGuardia Air-Traffic Controllers Left Work Early Before Deadly Collision

By Wall Street Journal: Federal aviation officials have found that two air-traffic controllers left work early before an Air Canada regional jet crashed into a firetruck at LaGuardia Airport in March.

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2026-08-27T11:25:42.184488-07:00