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• Stephen Pope
The FAA has ordered operators to replace turbine seals in certain Airbus A380 engines after an uncontained engine failure led an aircraft to abort its takeoff. The directive targets specific engines; the available report does not identify affected operators, the number of engines involved or a compliance deadline.
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The FAA has ordered operators to replace turbine seals in certain Airbus A380 engines after an uncontained engine failure led an aircraft to abort its takeoff. The directive targets specific engines; the available report does not identify affected operators, the number of engines involved or a compliance deadline.
Air Atlanta is considering Boeing 777 freighter conversions and has expressed interest in the Airbus A350, pointing to potential changes in its widebody fleet plans. The available report summary does not specify conversion numbers, timing or the nature of the A350 interest.
Mexico’s Federal Civil Aviation Agency suspended the Guadalajara-based air ambulance operator’s maintenance workshop and temporarily grounded two of its aircraft after a routine inspection. The action places both the workshop’s approval and the aircraft’s return to service under regulatory scrutiny.
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British Airways is upgrading its A380s in a fleetwide push toward a more premium cabin experience. Work is underway at Lufthansa Technik Philippines, with the reported transformation extending from nose to tail; the articles provide no details on the number of aircraft, cabin changes or completion schedule.
Duncan Aviation has added landing gear for Global aircraft to its inventory, aiming to help operators facing aircraft-on-ground situations. The move puts a specific replacement component on hand for maintenance needs, though the announcement provides no details on quantities, availability or the aircraft variants covered.
The upgrade replaces the H135’s existing battery with a lithium battery across all model variants. EASA approval clears the modification for use in the aircraft, with Heli Austria and Heli Werk presenting it as a performance and efficiency improvement.
Aircraft shortages have helped sustain demand for repairs, benefiting GE and other maintenance providers. But persistently high fuel prices could change airlines’ calculus: operators may retire less-efficient aircraft rather than invest in overhauls. Despite substantial backlogs, early signs of strain are emerging across the maintenance market.
Ontic has opened a dedicated maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Tewkesbury, UK, as part of a $30 million investment. The site consolidates company capabilities, bringing its maintenance work together at a dedicated location.
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