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The Air Current • Carter Johnston

MHI RJ Aviation Group readies ADS-B In retrofit for North American CRJ fleet amid potential US mandate

MHI RJ Aviation Group says it is prepared to retrofit the North American CRJ regional jet fleet with ADS-B In “traffic situational awareness” technology, a capability it expects could be mandated for aircraft operating in the US. The OEM-backed retrofit offering aims to help operators avoid forced retirement as equipage timelines tighten.

2026-05-22T10:56:10.147843-07:00
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

FAA targets PW4000 sensor flaw linked to tailpipe fires, in-flight shutdowns

By FlightGlobal: An FAA proposed order comes after P&W issued service bulletins to address the concern. The Federal Aviation Administration has responded to a sensor durability problem that has caused multiple incidents of Pratt & Whitney (P&W) PW4000 turbofans suffering tailpipe fires and in-flight shutdowns.

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2026-05-22T09:39:58.332708-07:00