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DRF Luftrettung expands pilot pipeline and readies next‑generation rescue helicopters

DRF Luftrettung is expanding its in‑house pilot training while advancing next‑generation air‑ambulance platforms, positioning itself as the benchmark for aeromedical helicopter operations in Germany and beyond. The operator’s integrated focus on workforce development and fleet modernization aims to boost availability and mission capability.

2026-01-26T08:09:39.560162-08:00

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Bent elevator pushrod found after Cessna Citation 560XL uncommanded nose‑up pitch and near‑stalls

2026-01-26T04:31:54.659866-08:00

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ATSB opens probe into maintenance lapse after tool found in Qantas A380 left wing

2026-01-25T19:32:03.004078-08:00

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Swiss probe: Missed safety bulletin and cost‑cutting caused mid‑air depressurisation on SWISS A330‑300

2026-01-25T03:56:41.666336-08:00

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DRF Luftrettung expands pilot pipeline and readies next‑generation rescue helicopters DRF Luftrettung is expanding its in‑house pilot training while advancing next‑generation air‑ambulance platforms, positioning itself as the benchmark for aeromedical helicopter operations in Germany and beyond. The operator’s integrated focus on workforce development and fleet modernization aims to boost availability and mission capability.

2026-01-26T08:09:39.560162-08:00

DRF Luftrettung expands pilot pipeline and readies next‑generation rescue helicopters

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Bent elevator pushrod found after Cessna Citation 560XL uncommanded nose‑up pitch and near‑stalls U.S. investigators found a bent elevator pushrod on a Cessna Citation 560XL after the jet experienced an uncommanded steep climb and multiple pitch‑up excursions that brought it to near‑stall. The aircraft adopted an unusually high nose‑up attitude immediately after landing‑gear extension, triggering the probe.

2026-01-26T04:31:54.659866-08:00

Bent elevator pushrod found after Cessna Citation 560XL uncommanded nose‑up pitch and near‑stalls

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ATSB opens probe into maintenance lapse after tool found in Qantas A380 left wing The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has opened an investigation after a tool was discovered inside the left wing of a Qantas Airbus A380. The inquiry will examine whether maintenance processes or procedural controls failed, and assess implications for A380 fleet safety and operator oversight.

2026-01-25T19:32:03.004078-08:00

ATSB opens probe into maintenance lapse after tool found in Qantas A380 left wing

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Swiss probe: Missed safety bulletin and cost‑cutting caused mid‑air depressurisation on SWISS A330‑300 Swiss investigators found that a missed Safety Bulletin action and a cost‑driven maintenance decision allowing a defective skin‑check valve to remain in service caused a subtle decompression on SWISS flight LX18 (Airbus A330‑343, HB‑JHI) at FL220 on 13 Sept 2024, forcing an emergency descent and overweight landing.

2026-01-25T03:56:41.666336-08:00

Swiss probe: Missed safety bulletin and cost‑cutting caused mid‑air depressurisation on SWISS A330‑300

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Pilatus breaks ground in Sarasota for MRO and sales centre; 110,000‑sq‑ft manufacturing plant planned Pilatus has broken ground in Sarasota, Florida, on a new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and sales centre that will eventually include a 110,000‑sq‑ft aircraft manufacturing plant. The project expands the Swiss OEM's physical presence in the U.S. for aftersales and production activity.

2026-01-23T11:16:08.617767-08:00

Pilatus breaks ground in Sarasota for MRO and sales centre; 110,000‑sq‑ft manufacturing plant planned

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GPMS issues HUMS program manual to help operators establish structured health‑monitoring GPMS released a program manual designed to help operators — particularly those without existing frameworks — implement structured HUMS (Health and Usage Monitoring Systems) practices. The guide aims to standardize HUMS deployment, improve fleet safety and maintenance efficiency, and unlock actionable condition‑based insights across diverse aircraft types.

2026-01-23T09:08:27.241919-08:00

GPMS issues HUMS program manual to help operators establish structured health‑monitoring

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Citadel Completions rebrands as Citadel Aviation and expands into full-service completions, refurbishment and MRO Citadel Completions has rebranded as Citadel Aviation and broadened its services from cabin completions to a full-service provider offering completions, refurbishment and MRO capabilities. The move positions the company to capture more aftermarket work across cabin reconfiguration, interior overhauls and maintenance contracts.

2026-01-23T06:21:05.608437-08:00

Citadel Completions rebrands as Citadel Aviation and expands into full-service completions, refurbishment and MRO

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Thai Airways seeks board approval for THB13bn Utapao MRO to boost regional maintenance capacity Thai Airways management is seeking board approval for a THB13 billion (about US$418 million) investment to build a heavy MRO hub at Utapao. The project aims to expand regional line and heavy-maintenance capacity, support fleet sustainment and enable third-party work to generate new revenue streams.

2026-01-22T17:09:45.534489-08:00

Thai Airways seeks board approval for THB13bn Utapao MRO to boost regional maintenance capacity

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DRF Luftrettung expands pilot pipeline and readies next‑generation rescue helicopters

Bent elevator pushrod found after Cessna Citation 560XL uncommanded nose‑up pitch and near‑stalls

ATSB opens probe into maintenance lapse after tool found in Qantas A380 left wing

Swiss probe: Missed safety bulletin and cost‑cutting caused mid‑air depressurisation on SWISS A330‑300

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