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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

FAA proposes order addressing Pratt & Whitney PW4000 sensor durability flaw tied to tailpipe fires, in-flight shutdowns

The FAA has responded to a sensor durability problem affecting Pratt & Whitney PW4000 turbofans, after P&W issued service bulletins to address the concern. The issue has been linked to tailpipe fires and in-flight shutdowns, prompting an FAA proposed order.

2026-05-22T09:39:58.332708-07:00
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The Air Current • Carter Johnston

To avoid forced retirement, MHI RJ prepared to retrofit CRJ fleet with traffic awareness tech

By The Air Current: MHI RJ said for the first time it is prepared to retrofit the North American CRJ regional jet fleet with key traffic situational awareness technology, known as ADS-B “In,” which could soon be mandated for aircraft operating in the United States.

2026-05-22T10:56:10.147843-07:00