FlightGlobalJon 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
AeronewsTeodor Stefan

Aeronews

By Aeronews: On May 21st, American Airlines launched 4 new routes to unlock even more access between the U.S. and Europe with new non-stop service to Budapest, Hungary (BUD) and Prague (PRG) from Philadelphia (PHL), and to Athens, Greece (ATH), and Zurich (ZRH) from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).

2026-05-21T23:39:31.126284-07:00