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NTSB: UPS MD-11F pylon bearing fatigue cracks were reported repeatedly—10 times—before fatal engine separation

NTSB testimony on the UPS MD-11F crash indicates the left engine’s pylon failure stemmed from fatigue cracking in the pylon bearing area. Investigators found the same part had fractured 10 times previously and that multiple alerts were not acted on. The hearing also scrutinized FAA, Boeing, UPS and maintenance inspection/reporting processes dating back to 2002.

2026-05-19T13:54:07.237004-07:00

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Lufthansa Technik and Airbus to develop and certify AeroSHARK riblet film for the A330ceo wing and empennage

2026-05-19T02:39:37.351082-07:00

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Emirates starts construction of US$5.1B Dubai South engineering complex with 28-widebody MRO capacity

2026-05-18T05:38:29.387253-07:00

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US Air Force plan would repurpose decommissioned offshore oil rigs as sea-based rocket booster recovery stations

2026-05-18T08:53:46.937333-07:00

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NTSB: UPS MD-11F pylon bearing fatigue cracks were reported repeatedly—10 times—before fatal engine separation NTSB testimony on the UPS MD-11F crash indicates the left engine’s pylon failure stemmed from fatigue cracking in the pylon bearing area. Investigators found the same part had fractured 10 times previously and that multiple alerts were not acted on. The hearing also scrutinized FAA, Boeing, UPS and maintenance inspection/reporting processes dating back to 2002.

2026-05-19T13:54:07.237004-07:00

NTSB: UPS MD-11F pylon bearing fatigue cracks were reported repeatedly—10 times—before fatal engine separation

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Lufthansa Technik and Airbus to develop and certify AeroSHARK riblet film for the A330ceo wing and empennage Lufthansa Technik and Airbus will extend the AeroSHARK riblet film application on the Airbus A330ceo beyond the initial scope, targeting installation on the wing and horizontal/vertical stabilizers. The partners will develop and certify Lufthansa Technik’s AeroSHARK material for those primary aerodynamic surfaces.

2026-05-19T02:39:37.351082-07:00

Lufthansa Technik and Airbus to develop and certify AeroSHARK riblet film for the A330ceo wing and empennage

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US Air Force plan would repurpose decommissioned offshore oil rigs as sea-based rocket booster recovery stations The U.S. Air Force is proposing to convert retired offshore oil platforms into “sea-based recovery stations” to support U.S. Space Force and commercial rocket-recovery operations. The concept reframes maritime infrastructure as an aircraft-like recovery asset, expanding recovery options beyond land and traditional range assets.

2026-05-18T08:53:46.937333-07:00

US Air Force plan would repurpose decommissioned offshore oil rigs as sea-based rocket booster recovery stations

AeroTime

Fuel shock plus delivery and labor bottlenecks push airlines, OEMs and MROs to replan fleet renewal Aviation growth plans are being constrained by aircraft delivery delays, engine shortages, and workforce gaps, forcing airlines, OEMs and MRO providers to revisit fleet planning and aftermarket capacity. AeroNex CEO Patricio Sepulveda says fleet efficiency is becoming the key differentiator as fuel prices rise and older-aircraft pressure intensifies.

2026-05-18T06:53:42.253311-07:00

Fuel shock plus delivery and labor bottlenecks push airlines, OEMs and MROs to replan fleet renewal

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Emirates starts construction of US$5.1B Dubai South engineering complex with 28-widebody MRO capacity Emirates has begun building a US$5.1 billion engineering and maintenance campus at Dubai World Central (Dubai South), designed to service up to 28 widebody aircraft simultaneously. The complex will include two dedicated aircraft painting hangars and expands in-house MRO capacity in Dubai.

2026-05-18T05:38:29.387253-07:00

Emirates starts construction of US$5.1B Dubai South engineering complex with 28-widebody MRO capacity

AINonline

VSE closes $2B acquisition of Precision Aviation Group, expanding global MRO aftermarket footprint to 61 sites VSE has completed its $2 billion acquisition of Precision Aviation Group (PAG). The combined entity now spans 61 locations across eight countries, including 48 repair facilities and 11 distribution centers—broadening VSE’s MRO and aftermarket service capacity and geographic reach.

2026-05-15T10:40:32.154657-07:00

VSE closes $2B acquisition of Precision Aviation Group, expanding global MRO aftermarket footprint to 61 sites

Aviation Today

New report: rising global avionics demand is accelerating advanced cockpit technologies A new value-intelligence industry report finds avionics demand “booming” globally, with growth helping fuel advanced cockpit technology programs. The trend points to continued investment in cockpit modernization—potentially expanding the aftermarket and technology-development pipeline for avionics-focused suppliers.

2026-05-14T10:52:08.981295-07:00

New report: rising global avionics demand is accelerating advanced cockpit technologies

Vertical Mag

GPMS secures DGCA validation for FAA STC to deploy Foresight MX HUMS on Bell 429 in India GPMS says India’s DGCA has validated its FAA STC for Foresight MX HUMS on Bell 429 helicopters, enabling the system’s introduction in the Indian market under the cross-regulatory approval. The move extends GPMS’s predictive maintenance and health monitoring footprint across Bell 4xx platforms.

2026-05-14T09:00:36.975172-07:00

GPMS secures DGCA validation for FAA STC to deploy Foresight MX HUMS on Bell 429 in India

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NTSB: UPS MD-11F pylon bearing fatigue cracks were reported repeatedly—10 times—before fatal engine separation

Lufthansa Technik and Airbus to develop and certify AeroSHARK riblet film for the A330ceo wing and empennage

Emirates starts construction of US$5.1B Dubai South engineering complex with 28-widebody MRO capacity

US Air Force plan would repurpose decommissioned offshore oil rigs as sea-based rocket booster recovery stations

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