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FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Qantas to open largest overseas cabin‑crew base in Singapore and boost A380 flying

Qantas will establish a cabin‑crew base in Singapore — its largest international crew hub outside Australia — and add extra A380 flights as part of a push to increase capacity from Australia. The new station is aimed at supporting expanded long‑haul schedules and operational resilience.

Also: The Straits Times
2026-02-25T23:10:37.620977-08:00
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
Reuters

Rolls‑Royce profit soars 40% as aero‑engines drive upgraded targets and higher shareholder returns

By Reuters: Britain's Rolls-Royce posted a 40% rise in annual profit after a strong performance by its aero-engines unit and on rising power demand for data centres, enabling it to upgrade targets and significantly lift shareholder returns.

Also: CNBC
2026-02-25T23:26:10.053929-08:00
MRO   Supply Chain   Accident   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines   Boeing  
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Investigation: LATAM 787-9 upset caused by unsecured captain’s seat rocker-switch cap

By FlightGlobal: Chilean investigators have determined that the cap of a rocker switch, which controlled a Boeing 787 captain's seat, had not been fixed in place with adhesive before the seat shifted and caused an in-flight upset.

2026-02-26T00:13:40.722010-08:00
Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Boeing  
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Leeham News

Boeing suppliers: Rework hours fall 40% as supplier defect reduction helps Boeing production recovery

By Leeham News: By Justin Bachman Feb. 26, 2026, © Leeham News: Boeing has seen quality rework hours on aircraft production drop 40% over the past year as its supplier base has trimmed defects, aiding the company’s recovery, Boeing’s supply chain… Read More June 11, 2020, © Leeham News: Spirit Aerosystems, maker of the Boeing 737 fuselages, yesterday said it will lay off 900 workers on the MAX line for three.

2026-02-26T00:21:47.332439-08:00
ch-aviation

SCAT Airlines and Boeing explore Shymkent MRO hub

By ch-aviation: SCAT Airlines (DV, Shymkent) is considering the establishment of a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) centre at Shymkent in partnership with Boeing....

Also: ch-aviation
2026-02-25T21:54:46.981255-08:00