Aviation SourceLen Varley

Ryanair 737-800 Flew Four Sectors with Engine Nacelle Damage After Faro Landing

A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 sustained engine nacelle (pod) damage during landing at Faro on 15 November but continued to operate four further sectors over the next ~24 hours before the damage was detected. The lapse has prompted scrutiny of post-landing inspections and safety oversight.

2026-01-06T16:46:02.252379-08:00
FlightGlobalHoward Hardee

Avelo to cut six 737-700s from fleet and close trio of bases

By FlightGlobal: Houston-based low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is closing three crew bases and removing six Boeing 737-700s from its fleet as part of network streamlining efforts following a major recapitalisation that has strengthened its balance sheet.

2026-01-06T21:26:57.488224-08:00
Reuters

US awards radar contracts to RTX, Indra in air traffic overhaul

By Reuters: The United States awarded contracts on Monday to RTX Corp and Spain's Indra Sistemas to supply new radars for its aging air traffic control system, a major step in a multi-billion-dollar overhaul, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement.

2026-01-05T14:45:03.283207-08:00