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Textron offers Starlink retrofit for Cessna Citation Latitude after FAA STC

Textron Aviation will offer SpaceX Starlink as an aftermarket high‑speed internet upgrade for the Cessna Citation Latitude after the FAA approved AeroMech's supplemental type certificate. The AeroMech STC enables LEO‑based Starlink connectivity for broader, higher‑speed coverage over land, water and remote routes where traditional IFC is limited.

2025-09-18T06:32:31.177245-07:00

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Iberia rolls out fleetwide electronic technical logbook to replace paper onboard logbooks

2025-09-15T09:15:59.538694-07:00

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Pratt & Whitney adopts Industrial 4.0 to tackle ongoing GTF engine problems

2025-08-17T22:28:11.587413-07:00

AINonline

Third‑party safety audits: effective oversight or a false sense of security?

2025-09-02T11:13:28.280175-07:00

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2Excel nears completion of Excalibur Boeing 757 flying testbed for UK combat-air trials 2Excel is finalising a second modification phase to convert an ex-airline Boeing 757 into the Excalibur flying testbed for UK combat-air technology trials, with work due to complete before year-end. The platform will provide an in‑flight environment for development and trialling of UK combat‑air systems.

2025-09-18T08:11:01.137666-07:00

2Excel nears completion of Excalibur Boeing 757 flying testbed for UK combat-air trials

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Pakistan International Airlines suspends Canada flights amid Boeing 777 maintenance Pakistan International Airlines has suspended its Canada services after several Boeing 777s entered extended maintenance, ch-aviation reports. The carrier has grounded affected widebodies while inspections and repairs are completed, removing PIA's scheduled transatlantic capacity to Canada until the fleet is restored to service.

2025-09-18T07:52:06.195129-07:00

Pakistan International Airlines suspends Canada flights amid Boeing 777 maintenance

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Textron offers Starlink retrofit for Cessna Citation Latitude after FAA STC Textron Aviation will offer SpaceX Starlink as an aftermarket high‑speed internet upgrade for the Cessna Citation Latitude after the FAA approved AeroMech's supplemental type certificate. The AeroMech STC enables LEO‑based Starlink connectivity for broader, higher‑speed coverage over land, water and remote routes where traditional IFC is limited.

2025-09-18T06:32:31.177245-07:00

Textron offers Starlink retrofit for Cessna Citation Latitude after FAA STC

Aviation Week

Include grounding and bonding strap checks in pre- and post-flight inspections to mitigate lightning strike risk Pre-flight and post-flight inspections must include verification of grounding and bonding straps that protect aircraft from lightning strikes. Regular checks confirm continuity and attachment integrity, reducing the risk of electrical damage to airframes and systems and preventing operational disruptions — a simple, high-impact step for MRO and flight crews.

2025-09-15T21:12:58.174120-07:00

Include grounding and bonding strap checks in pre- and post-flight inspections to mitigate lightning strike risk

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Iberia rolls out fleetwide electronic technical logbook to replace paper onboard logbooks Iberia has implemented an Electronic Technical Log Book (eTLB) across its fleet, replacing traditional paper onboard technical and flight logbooks. The digital system consolidates maintenance and operational records, aiming to modernize workflows and standardize reporting across the carrier’s entire network.

2025-09-15T09:15:59.538694-07:00

Iberia rolls out fleetwide electronic technical logbook to replace paper onboard logbooks

Aviation Week

Airbus: African MRO industry at inflection point as fleet growth outstrips local capacity Airbus warns Africa’s MRO industry is approaching an inflection point as rapid fleet expansion and passenger growth outpace local capacity, creating an unsustainable reliance on overseas maintenance, raising risks of longer turnarounds and higher costs for regional carriers and constraining network resilience.

2025-09-05T17:17:12.037004-07:00

Airbus: African MRO industry at inflection point as fleet growth outstrips local capacity

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FAA compliance essentials for aircraft upholstery and interior work FAA rules tightly control aircraft interior materials and documentation: operators and MROs must meet flammability standards, maintain traceable paperwork for certification, and follow approved repairs or modification procedures. This guide outlines the documentation, testing and workmanship requirements upholsterers and shops need to keep aircraft airworthy and compliant.

2025-09-03T21:40:36.050136-07:00

FAA compliance essentials for aircraft upholstery and interior work

AINonline

Third‑party safety audits: effective oversight or a false sense of security? Third‑party safety audits are widely used by operators, suppliers and regulators to provide recurring external reviews of processes, systems and compliance. But audits — constrained by scope, sampling, data quality and auditor access — can miss systemic weaknesses and create a misleading sense of security without ongoing monitoring and enforcement.

2025-09-02T11:13:28.280175-07:00

Third‑party safety audits: effective oversight or a false sense of security?

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