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The FAA has closed its comment period on a proposed airworthiness directive addressing corrosion in affected GE CF34 engine turbines. If adopted, the directive would require operators to conduct additional inspections, potentially adding maintenance requirements for fleets powered by the turbofan.
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The FAA has closed its comment period on a proposed airworthiness directive addressing corrosion in affected GE CF34 engine turbines. If adopted, the directive would require operators to conduct additional inspections, potentially adding maintenance requirements for fleets powered by the turbofan.
Charter operator flyExclusive has secured a $30 million state grant to expand maintenance, repair and overhaul operations and build a new pilot-training facility at Global TransPark in Kinston, North Carolina. The investment will broaden the company’s aviation infrastructure and workforce-development footprint at its home base.
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Air India has begun phased Boeing 787 modifications following an FAA airworthiness directive concerning a door issue, while the FAA proposes seat inspections on select 737 MAX variants. Separately, EASA is seeking broader ultrasonic fan-blade inspections for CFM56-7B engines powering the global 737NG fleet.
Porter Airlines plans to retrofit its DHC-8-Q400 fleet, though the available report does not disclose the work’s scope, timing, number of aircraft involved or expected operational impact. The update concerns the Canadian carrier’s turboprop fleet and its ongoing maintenance and cabin-equipment planning.
Republic Airways, the US second-largest regional carrier, raised its financial outlook for 2026 while incorporating Mesa Airlines following its acquisition last year. The company says combined maintenance programmes should increase aircraft utilisation, supporting improved operating performance into 2026.
DHL Express increased its commitment to Mammoth Freighters-converted B777-200LR(MF) aircraft from nine to 13, adding four deliveries slated to enter service in 2026. DHL said the first aircraft will be placed with DHL Air at D0 Nottingham East Midlands.
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Heart Aerospace is preparing its first test flight of the full-scale X1 all-electric demonstrator, targeting a hybrid-electric ES-30 entry into service by 2031. ZeAero is launching the hydrogen-powered ZERA-LITE retrofit for Cessna Caravans. Meanwhile, Dovetail Electric Aviation signed a binding customer deal for an electric Caravan conversion, and Air One was unveiled at EAA AirVenture.
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