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Apprentice supervision in maintenance: AMEs stress mentorship to prevent costly errors

Experienced aircraft maintenance engineers warn that inadequate supervision of apprentices increases the risk of maintenance errors, compliance failures and costly rework. Structured on-the-job training, clear supervision responsibilities and formal sign-off processes are essential to maintain safety standards and limit operational disruption.

2026-04-09T10:02:26.200346-07:00

Inflight Online

Burrana installs RISE Power + PSS across Jetstar’s Boeing 787 fleet

2026-04-09T06:36:09.299304-07:00

Aviation Week

FL Technics opens $70m Punta Cana MRO; JetBlue named launch customer

2026-04-09T01:01:56.369131-07:00

FlightGlobal

FAA approves Mammoth Freighters' 777-200LRMF P2F STC; deliveries to Qatar Airways Cargo cleared

2026-04-08T10:56:03.924327-07:00

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Apprentice supervision in maintenance: AMEs stress mentorship to prevent costly errors Experienced aircraft maintenance engineers warn that inadequate supervision of apprentices increases the risk of maintenance errors, compliance failures and costly rework. Structured on-the-job training, clear supervision responsibilities and formal sign-off processes are essential to maintain safety standards and limit operational disruption.

2026-04-09T10:02:26.200346-07:00

Apprentice supervision in maintenance: AMEs stress mentorship to prevent costly errors

Flying Magazine

Portugal selects Tecnam P‑Mentor for basic pilot training; orders seven trainers with simulators and support Portugal's Air Force has chosen the Tecnam P‑Mentor to rebuild its basic pilot‑training capability, contracting seven P‑Mentor aircraft together with synthetic training systems and maintenance support under a World Aviation‑led deal awarded by the Ministry of Defence. Delivery and timeline details were not disclosed.

2026-04-09T09:07:17.007579-07:00

Portugal selects Tecnam P‑Mentor for basic pilot training; orders seven trainers with simulators and support

Inflight Online

Burrana installs RISE Power + PSS across Jetstar’s Boeing 787 fleet Burrana has completed fleetwide installation of its RISE Power + PSS solution across Jetstar's Boeing 787 fleet. The retrofit equips Jetstar's 787s with Burrana's integrated power distribution and passenger service system, standardizing cabin systems and supporting commonization across the carrier's widebody fleet.

2026-04-09T06:36:09.299304-07:00

Burrana installs RISE Power + PSS across Jetstar’s Boeing 787 fleet

Aviation Week

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FL Technics opens $70m Punta Cana MRO; JetBlue named launch customer FL Technics will open a $70 million base maintenance facility at Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic, beginning phased expansion to establish a Caribbean MRO hub. JetBlue is the launch customer, signing a base-maintenance deal to support its aircraft in the region.

2026-04-09T01:01:56.369131-07:00

FL Technics opens $70m Punta Cana MRO; JetBlue named launch customer

Breitflyte

GE Aerospace, Waygate deploy automated inspection templates for GEnx engines under Joint Technology Agreement GE Aerospace has announced deployment of automated inspection templates for its GEnx engines as part of an ongoing Joint Technology Agreement with Waygate Technologies. The rollout applies Waygate's automated inspection technology to GEnx engine inspection workflows and marks an operational milestone in the collaboration.

2026-04-08T15:31:50.602791-07:00

GE Aerospace, Waygate deploy automated inspection templates for GEnx engines under Joint Technology Agreement

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FAA opens process to recognise non‑US maintenance organisation certificates The FAA has launched a process aimed at enabling the agency to recognise non‑US maintenance organisation certificates, opening a formal pathway for acceptance of foreign maintenance approvals. The move could alter validation and oversight of non‑US maintenance providers working on U.S.‑regulated aircraft and affect cross‑border maintenance arrangements.

2026-04-08T11:11:32.779326-07:00

FAA opens process to recognise non‑US maintenance organisation certificates

FlightGlobal

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FAA approves Mammoth Freighters' 777-200LRMF P2F STC; deliveries to Qatar Airways Cargo cleared Mammoth Freighters has received FAA supplemental type certificate approval for its Boeing 777-200LRMF passenger‑to‑freighter conversion, clearing the type for commercial service and enabling deliveries to launch customer Qatar Airways Cargo. The US converter says it will accelerate production and is pursuing a China partner for global expansion.

2026-04-08T10:56:03.924327-07:00

FAA approves Mammoth Freighters' 777-200LRMF P2F STC; deliveries to Qatar Airways Cargo cleared

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Piedmont Propulsion expands propeller and rotor MRO capacity at KINT Piedmont Propulsion Systems will expand propeller and rotor MRO capacity by adding to its 66,000‑sq‑ft facility at KINT. The enlargement increases the site's footprint to provide greater repair and overhaul throughput for propeller‑driven aircraft and rotorcraft operators, supporting regional operator demand.

2026-04-08T07:22:57.762244-07:00

Piedmont Propulsion expands propeller and rotor MRO capacity at KINT

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Apprentice supervision in maintenance: AMEs stress mentorship to prevent costly errors

Burrana installs RISE Power + PSS across Jetstar’s Boeing 787 fleet

FL Technics opens $70m Punta Cana MRO; JetBlue named launch customer

FAA approves Mammoth Freighters' 777-200LRMF P2F STC; deliveries to Qatar Airways Cargo cleared

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