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Austrian reports 0.7% drag reduction from AeroShark film on four 777‑200ERs

Austrian Airlines says applying AeroShark riblet surface film to fuselages and nacelles on four Boeing 777‑200ERs cut aerodynamic drag by 0.7% in the first year of operation, translating into measurable fuel‑burn savings for the carrier as it seeks incremental efficiency gains across its long‑haul fleet.

2026-03-26T12:50:24.995249-07:00

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Strong Aero's AeroLink STC enables external Starlink Mini as a major alteration for Part 23 aircraft

2026-03-26T10:40:29.026184-07:00

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EASA warns stolen engine parts may enter supply chain as AELS recovers serviceable components

2026-03-26T03:30:41.532759-07:00

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Turkish Airlines to upgrade inflight connectivity on 100+ narrowbodies with Anuvu Dedicated Space

2026-03-25T16:30:04.609740-07:00

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KC-135 Veteran: 'Epic Fury' Is Straining Tanker Readiness, Maintainers and Aircrews Retired Col. Troy Pananon, a former KC‑135 commander, warns Operation Epic Fury's sustained high‑tempo sorties are straining Stratotanker availability, maintenance teams and aircrews, degrading readiness across the tanker fleet and creating sustainment and crew‑fatigue risks for prolonged refuelling operations.

2026-03-26T13:18:14.918603-07:00

KC-135 Veteran: 'Epic Fury' Is Straining Tanker Readiness, Maintainers and Aircrews

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Austrian reports 0.7% drag reduction from AeroShark film on four 777‑200ERs Austrian Airlines says applying AeroShark riblet surface film to fuselages and nacelles on four Boeing 777‑200ERs cut aerodynamic drag by 0.7% in the first year of operation, translating into measurable fuel‑burn savings for the carrier as it seeks incremental efficiency gains across its long‑haul fleet.

2026-03-26T12:50:24.995249-07:00

Austrian reports 0.7% drag reduction from AeroShark film on four 777‑200ERs

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Strong Aero's AeroLink STC enables external Starlink Mini as a major alteration for Part 23 aircraft Strong Aero's AeroLink kit enables external installation of SpaceX's Starlink Mini on Part 23 airplanes and has been designated a major alteration, allowing installation via an STC pathway. The classification clarifies compliance and maintenance obligations and accelerates retrofit deployment for light aircraft fleets.

2026-03-26T10:40:29.026184-07:00

Strong Aero's AeroLink STC enables external Starlink Mini as a major alteration for Part 23 aircraft

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EASA warns stolen engine parts may enter supply chain as AELS recovers serviceable components EASA says a consignment of 12 containers of engine components, seized en route for mutilation, was re‑routed in January and may introduce non‑airworthy parts into the market. Separately, AELS has begun teardown of an ex‑Luxair 737‑700 and is recovering serviceable components for reintroduction into the supply chain.

2026-03-26T03:30:41.532759-07:00

EASA warns stolen engine parts may enter supply chain as AELS recovers serviceable components

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Turkish Airlines to upgrade inflight connectivity on 100+ narrowbodies with Anuvu Dedicated Space Anuvu has started a substantial performance upgrade of inflight connectivity on more than 100 Turkish Airlines narrowbody aircraft, deploying its Dedicated Space service to boost onboard broadband capacity and reliability across the carrier’s single-aisle fleet. The programme targets a material uplift in passenger Wi‑Fi performance.

2026-03-25T16:30:04.609740-07:00

Turkish Airlines to upgrade inflight connectivity on 100+ narrowbodies with Anuvu Dedicated Space

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Kenya Airways aims to return grounded jets before summer peak as engine shortages contribute to 2025 loss Kenya Airways aims to return most aircraft grounded by engine unavailability before the summer peak to restore capacity. The SkyTeam carrier swung back to a loss in 2025 after its first full-year net profit in a decade in 2024, a performance aided by currency gains.

2026-03-25T03:35:13.164335-07:00

Kenya Airways aims to return grounded jets before summer peak as engine shortages contribute to 2025 loss

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Taby Air's Saab 2000 freighter conversion wins EASA approval and FAA validation Taby Air Maintenance's Saab 2000 freighter conversion has been certified by EASA and validated by the US FAA, with the supplemental type certificate receiving EASA approval in January and subsequent FAA validation. The STC authorises conversion of Saab 2000 turboprops into dedicated cargo freighters for international operations.

2026-03-25T03:20:12.736116-07:00

Taby Air's Saab 2000 freighter conversion wins EASA approval and FAA validation

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UPS MD‑11F crash likely spells end for aging MD‑11 freighter fleet The November 2025 crash of a UPS‑operated McDonnell Douglas MD‑11 freighter may have effectively brought an end to the aircraft’s operational life. The accident raises immediate questions about the future of remaining MD‑11 fleets and cargo operators’ long‑term fleet plans.

2026-03-25T01:59:18.615905-07:00

UPS MD‑11F crash likely spells end for aging MD‑11 freighter fleet

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Austrian reports 0.7% drag reduction from AeroShark film on four 777‑200ERs

Strong Aero's AeroLink STC enables external Starlink Mini as a major alteration for Part 23 aircraft

EASA warns stolen engine parts may enter supply chain as AELS recovers serviceable components

Turkish Airlines to upgrade inflight connectivity on 100+ narrowbodies with Anuvu Dedicated Space

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