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Embraer and Adani to establish E175 final assembly line in India, targeting 500 regional jets

Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace signed an enhanced MoU to establish a Final Assembly Line for the E175 in India under the RTA program. The deal targets production of up to 500 regional jets and includes plans for MRO facilities and pilot training to build a domestic ecosystem.

2026-02-21T05:13:12.380375-08:00

Bloomberg

DOT watchdog: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines maintenance

2026-02-20T11:05:16.144838-08:00

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FedEx to perform in‑house ATR72‑600 to freighter conversions using IPR’s STC

2026-02-20T10:10:44.720214-08:00

FlightGlobal

Airbus disavows support for Ural Airlines' A320-family life‑extension plans

2026-02-20T08:20:06.531919-08:00

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Embraer and Adani to establish E175 final assembly line in India, targeting 500 regional jets Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace signed an enhanced MoU to establish a Final Assembly Line for the E175 in India under the RTA program. The deal targets production of up to 500 regional jets and includes plans for MRO facilities and pilot training to build a domestic ecosystem.

2026-02-21T05:13:12.380375-08:00

Embraer and Adani to establish E175 final assembly line in India, targeting 500 regional jets

Bloomberg

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DOT watchdog: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines maintenance A U.S. Department of Transportation watchdog found FAA staffing shortages and high employee turnover weakened the agency’s oversight of United Airlines’ maintenance practices, producing persistent gaps in air‑carrier maintenance oversight. The report says the FAA has begun corrective steps, but many shortcomings remain tied to resourcing and planning.

2026-02-20T11:05:16.144838-08:00

DOT watchdog: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines maintenance

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FedEx to perform in‑house ATR72‑600 to freighter conversions using IPR’s STC FedEx will perform in‑house conversions of ATR72‑600 aircraft to freighters using IPR’s supplemental type certificate (STC), executing the modification work internally rather than through third‑party converters. The program formalizes FedEx’s use of IPR’s approved STC for the ATR72‑600 platform.

2026-02-20T10:10:44.720214-08:00

FedEx to perform in‑house ATR72‑600 to freighter conversions using IPR’s STC

FlightGlobal

Airbus disavows support for Ural Airlines' A320-family life‑extension plans Ural Airlines says it will extend the service life of its Airbus A320‑family jets, but Airbus has publicly refused to support or endorse any life‑extension work by Russian operators. The split raises immediate questions about OEM airworthiness data, certification backing and access to spares for aging A320s.

2026-02-20T08:20:06.531919-08:00

Airbus disavows support for Ural Airlines' A320-family life‑extension plans

Flying Magazine

Month-long mechanical failures underscore why aircraft reliability matters Another month-long run of mechanical failures has underscored how aircraft reliability directly affects operations, reducing fleet availability and increasing maintenance burdens for carriers and MROs. The episode exposes vulnerabilities in parts supply, inspection capacity and contingency planning that risk higher delays and costs.

2026-02-20T05:13:40.375223-08:00

Month-long mechanical failures underscore why aircraft reliability matters

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AeroTransCargo signs MOU with GMF AeroAsia for B747 freighter MRO partnership AeroTransCargo FZE, the leasing arm of Aerotranscargo (F5, Chisinau International), has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesia’s GMF AeroAsia to explore MRO services for Boeing 747 freighters, establishing a maintenance partnership aimed at supporting leased 747 cargo assets in the region.

2026-02-19T23:54:38.575311-08:00

AeroTransCargo signs MOU with GMF AeroAsia for B747 freighter MRO partnership

Aviation Today

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Avionics supply‑chain breakdowns threaten production, MRO and Boeing ramp‑up Global avionics supply‑chain breakdowns are escalating into production and MRO crises, constraining parts flow, delaying repairs and threatening aircraft availability across fleets. At Boeing, the commercial production ramp‑up will push suppliers into their most difficult phase yet, risking further throughput and delivery slippages.

2026-02-19T09:16:24.549595-08:00

Avionics supply‑chain breakdowns threaten production, MRO and Boeing ramp‑up

Aviation Today

USAF to award sole‑source contract to BAE to fix ALR‑56 radar‑warning receivers on F‑15, F‑16 and C‑130 The U.S. Air Force will award BAE Systems a sole‑source contract to address deficiency reports on the company’s ALR‑56 radar warning receivers installed on F‑15 and F‑16 fighters and C‑130 transports. The work is intended to correct reported functional and reliability faults and restore RWR performance.

2026-02-19T06:39:48.328317-08:00

USAF to award sole‑source contract to BAE to fix ALR‑56 radar‑warning receivers on F‑15, F‑16 and C‑130

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Embraer and Adani to establish E175 final assembly line in India, targeting 500 regional jets

DOT watchdog: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines maintenance

FedEx to perform in‑house ATR72‑600 to freighter conversions using IPR’s STC

Airbus disavows support for Ural Airlines' A320-family life‑extension plans

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