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Pratt & Whitney: lifting grounded airline fleet is top priority amid Airbus–carrier dispute

Pratt & Whitney executive Deurloo said the company's immediate priority is lifting grounded airline fleets amid a public Airbus–carrier dispute over engine availability. The comment signals a concentrated operational push to return aircraft to service while commercial tensions remain unresolved.

2026-03-31T16:01:26.179822-07:00

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Middle East conflict squeezes engine spares and global MRO capacity

2026-03-31T08:00:51.730209-07:00

Flying Magazine

Stop the Rush: Avoiding 'Hangar Rash' through safer taxiing and parking

2026-03-31T08:15:15.496124-07:00

Vertical Mag

AEM expands Transport Canada STC SH24-21 to add Bell 206 and Bell 407 for MTP136D/MTP138 radios

2026-03-31T08:55:39.847328-07:00

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Pratt & Whitney: lifting grounded airline fleet is top priority amid Airbus–carrier dispute Pratt & Whitney executive Deurloo said the company's immediate priority is lifting grounded airline fleets amid a public Airbus–carrier dispute over engine availability. The comment signals a concentrated operational push to return aircraft to service while commercial tensions remain unresolved.

2026-03-31T16:01:26.179822-07:00

Pratt & Whitney: lifting grounded airline fleet is top priority amid Airbus–carrier dispute

The War Zone

Former KC‑135 Wing Commander: U.S. Tanker Fleet Would Be Stretched in a Fight with China Retired Air Force Col. Troy Pananon, a former KC‑135 wing commander, warns a conflict with China would put severe strain on the U.S. aerial‑refuelling fleet. He outlines operational limits, readiness shortfalls and sustainment pressures that would constrain sortie generation and basing across the Indo‑Pacific.

2026-03-31T11:01:07.383671-07:00

Former KC‑135 Wing Commander: U.S. Tanker Fleet Would Be Stretched in a Fight with China

Vertical Mag

AEM expands Transport Canada STC SH24-21 to add Bell 206 and Bell 407 for MTP136D/MTP138 radios Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing (AEM) has extended Transport Canada supplemental type certificate SH24‑21 to cover Bell 206 and Bell 407 helicopters, adding approved installation paths for the MTP136D and MTP138 radio units. The STC streamlines installations and ensures regulatory compliance for operators and MROs.

2026-03-31T08:55:39.847328-07:00

AEM expands Transport Canada STC SH24-21 to add Bell 206 and Bell 407 for MTP136D/MTP138 radios

Flying Magazine

Stop the Rush: Avoiding 'Hangar Rash' through safer taxiing and parking Safe taxiing and disciplined parking are the primary defenses against 'hangar rash' — the costly minor collisions, scrapes and FOD incidents that occur on ramps and near hangars. Better ramp discipline and vigilance cut repair bills, reduce aircraft downtime and limit safety risks.

2026-03-31T08:15:15.496124-07:00

Stop the Rush: Avoiding 'Hangar Rash' through safer taxiing and parking

AeroTime

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Middle East conflict squeezes engine spares and global MRO capacity Airspace closures and regional fighting are disrupting aviation parts logistics, rerouting supply chains and delaying engine spares shipments, increasing backlogs at engine shops and MRO providers worldwide. The strain is lengthening turnaround times and raising operational risk for operators dependent on timely engine maintenance.

2026-03-31T08:00:51.730209-07:00

Middle East conflict squeezes engine spares and global MRO capacity

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Solinair opens CRJ900-focused MRO facility at Klagenfurt Slovenian operator Solinair has opened a maintenance facility at Klagenfurt Airport in Austria dedicated to Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft. The new MRO base will initially focus exclusively on CRJ900 line and base maintenance, establishing local technical support for the type in southern Austria.

2026-03-31T02:52:01.939159-07:00

Solinair opens CRJ900-focused MRO facility at Klagenfurt

Inflight Online

Lufthansa Technik Malta completes first Boeing 787 cabin modification after 2025 widebody upgrade Lufthansa Technik Malta has completed its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner cabin modification at its European Center of Excellence for widebody base maintenance in Malta, following the facility's 2025 upgrade to handle widebodies. The project marks the centre's initial entry into 787 cabin retrofit and expands local widebody MRO capability.

2026-03-31T02:15:51.712703-07:00

Lufthansa Technik Malta completes first Boeing 787 cabin modification after 2025 widebody upgrade

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Aviaprom Enterprises adds Tupolev Tu-214 in VIP configuration Aviaprom Enterprises has added a Tupolev Tu-214 outfitted in VIP configuration, expanding its product lineup into executive transport variants. The aircraft provides a domestically reconfigured widebody option for state and corporate missions, though the company disclosed no cabin or delivery timing details.

2026-03-30T22:10:50.508721-07:00

Aviaprom Enterprises adds Tupolev Tu-214 in VIP configuration

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Pratt & Whitney: lifting grounded airline fleet is top priority amid Airbus–carrier dispute

Middle East conflict squeezes engine spares and global MRO capacity

Stop the Rush: Avoiding 'Hangar Rash' through safer taxiing and parking

AEM expands Transport Canada STC SH24-21 to add Bell 206 and Bell 407 for MTP136D/MTP138 radios

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