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FAA moves to require GEnx fuel-pump replacements after improperly torqued screws linked to fuel leaks and engine-fire risk

The FAA says improperly torqued screws inside the GEnx inlet housing can lead to fuel leaks, creating an engine-fire risk. The agency plans to require airlines to replace GE Aerospace GEnx fuel pumps as a corrective action, following the safety issue identified by FAA oversight.

2026-06-03T01:11:02.770992-07:00

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Azorra delivers first ATR 42-600 to JSX under two-aircraft lease as US charter scales regional turboprop network

2026-06-03T00:11:35.801482-07:00

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Corendon Airlines shifts capacity strategy to ACMI rather than self-operated widebodies

2026-06-03T00:26:17.735373-07:00

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Lebanon orders safety audit of Middle East Airlines after pilot groups’ complaints

2026-06-02T21:27:10.607911-07:00

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FAA moves to require GEnx fuel-pump replacements after improperly torqued screws linked to fuel leaks and engine-fire risk The FAA says improperly torqued screws inside the GEnx inlet housing can lead to fuel leaks, creating an engine-fire risk. The agency plans to require airlines to replace GE Aerospace GEnx fuel pumps as a corrective action, following the safety issue identified by FAA oversight.

2026-06-03T01:11:02.770992-07:00

FAA moves to require GEnx fuel-pump replacements after improperly torqued screws linked to fuel leaks and engine-fire risk

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Saudia debuts Panasonic Avionics Astrova on Airbus A321XLR, equipping 15 aircraft Saudia is the first airline to deploy Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova modular interactive in-flight engagement system on an Airbus A321XLR. Panasonic says Saudia will install the system on 15 A321XLRs, including Arc 3D moving-map capability, expanding its digital customer-experience portfolio for the type’s entry-into-service.

2026-06-03T01:02:26.745519-07:00

Saudia debuts Panasonic Avionics Astrova on Airbus A321XLR, equipping 15 aircraft

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Corendon Airlines shifts capacity strategy to ACMI rather than self-operated widebodies Corendon is planning to meet additional capacity needs through ACMI wet-lease arrangements instead of relying on in-house widebody aircraft. The move underlines how carriers are using lease structures to manage fleet flexibility and capacity commitments while minimizing widebody ownership or deployment risk.

2026-06-03T00:26:17.735373-07:00

Corendon Airlines shifts capacity strategy to ACMI rather than self-operated widebodies

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Azorra delivers first ATR 42-600 to JSX under two-aircraft lease as US charter scales regional turboprop network Aircraft lessor Azorra has delivered the first of two ATR 42-600 turboprops to Dallas-based public charter operator JSX under a new lease agreement. The aircraft introduction is intended to support JSX’s fleet scaling and cost management, particularly via fuel efficiency as it expands regional operations.

2026-06-03T00:11:35.801482-07:00

Azorra delivers first ATR 42-600 to JSX under two-aircraft lease as US charter scales regional turboprop network

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Mandarin Airlines targets single-class operations with Airbus A321neo, signaling a cabin simplification push in Taiwan Taiwan’s Mandarin Airlines is preparing for single-class A321neo operations, using a cabin concept designed to streamline product delivery and align seat economics with its network needs. The move adds to the growing use of A321neo-family aircraft for optimized, lower-complexity service models.

2026-06-02T22:11:18.542658-07:00

Mandarin Airlines targets single-class operations with Airbus A321neo, signaling a cabin simplification push in Taiwan

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Lebanon orders safety audit of Middle East Airlines after pilot groups’ complaints Lebanon has launched a safety audit of Middle East Airlines following complaints from pilot groups, signaling heightened scrutiny of airline safety governance. The move lands amid ongoing regional hostilities in which carriers across the Middle East have faced persistent operational and regulatory pressures.

2026-06-02T21:27:10.607911-07:00

Lebanon orders safety audit of Middle East Airlines after pilot groups’ complaints

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China Southern to inject $665M into Chongqing Airlines to bolster regional capacity China Southern plans to inject $665 million into its regional affiliate, Chongqing Airlines, supporting balance-sheet strength and capacity planning. The move signals continued investment in China’s network build-out and aligns with the carrier’s broader push to stabilize performance after a mixed recovery across the country’s “big three.”

2026-06-02T20:56:11.442154-07:00

China Southern to inject $665M into Chongqing Airlines to bolster regional capacity

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FAA moves to require GEnx fuel-pump replacements after improperly torqued screws linked to fuel leaks and engine-fire risk

Azorra delivers first ATR 42-600 to JSX under two-aircraft lease as US charter scales regional turboprop network

Corendon Airlines shifts capacity strategy to ACMI rather than self-operated widebodies

Lebanon orders safety audit of Middle East Airlines after pilot groups’ complaints

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