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• David Kaminski-Morrow
A Cargolux Boeing 747-8F, registration LX-VCF, suffered a collapse of its left-wing main landing gear while parked at Luxembourg Airport. No injuries were reported. The freighter was grounded, prompting inspections across the carrier’s 747-8F fleet and an investigation into the incident.
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Safran CEO Olivier Andries said aftermarket activity remains on a solid trend as airlines retain aircraft and capacity, keeping retirement rates low and workscopes high. The company expects that support to persist even as engine shop visits reach a plateau, pointing to continued maintenance demand without further growth in visit volumes.
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A Cargolux Boeing 747-8F, registration LX-VCF, suffered a collapse of its left-wing main landing gear while parked at Luxembourg Airport. No injuries were reported. The freighter was grounded, prompting inspections across the carrier’s 747-8F fleet and an investigation into the incident.
Airplanes are being dismantled years before their expected retirement as airlines and asset owners seek scarce engines and other components. The trend reflects how constrained parts availability can reshape fleet economics, keeping serviceable aircraft from flying while their components support the wider operating fleet.
Desert Jet has begun construction of a 1.4-hectare apron extension at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport in California, part of a $24 million expansion of its fixed-base operator and maintenance facilities. The project adds capacity for business aviation services at the airport.
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Safran reported adjusted third-quarter 2026 revenue of €9.003 billion, up 14.7% year over year, with civil engine aftermarket activity up 18.7%. CEO Olivier Andriès said the company is investing to support Airbus’ Rate 75 and Boeing’s 737 Rate 63; Safran also confirmed its full-year outlook and launched the sale of its cabin business.
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Bombardier says it will invest an estimated $270 million in U.S. infrastructure in the first phase of an expansion that includes 800 hires across four states. The Canadian business jet maker called its prospects in the U.S. market bullish after what it described as constructive conversations with the Trump administration.
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