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American Airlines rolls out retrofitted Airbus A319/A320 cabins with more first-class premium seats, upgraded interiors, and con

American Airlines is expanding its retrofit program for Airbus A319 and A320 narrowbodies, adding more premium seating alongside updated cabin finishes, additional overhead and storage space, and improved onboard connectivity. The airline also highlights Starlink Wi-Fi as part of the upgrade path, with first retrofitted aircraft already flying.

2026-06-23T09:56:07.045325-07:00

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EASA orders urgent wing-spar crack inspections on 16 Airbus A380s after structural findings

2026-06-23T05:32:31.997938-07:00

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DC Aviation opens Aruba base to manage and maintain aircraft under Aruba P4 registration

2026-06-22T09:48:19.202458-07:00

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Clark (CRK) to add a second runway by 2029, with Lufthansa Technik MRO facility planned for 2028

2026-06-22T03:27:00.444189-07:00

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American Airlines rolls out retrofitted Airbus A319/A320 cabins with more first-class premium seats, upgraded interiors, and con American Airlines is expanding its retrofit program for Airbus A319 and A320 narrowbodies, adding more premium seating alongside updated cabin finishes, additional overhead and storage space, and improved onboard connectivity. The airline also highlights Starlink Wi-Fi as part of the upgrade path, with first retrofitted aircraft already flying.

2026-06-23T09:56:07.045325-07:00

American Airlines rolls out retrofitted Airbus A319/A320 cabins with more first-class premium seats, upgraded interiors, and con

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Embraer and OGMA complete Hungary Air Force C-390 Millennium’s first scheduled 24-month maintenance Embraer and Portugal’s OGMA have completed the first scheduled 24-month maintenance inspection of Hungary’s Air Force C-390 Millennium. The milestone closes two years of service and strengthens the C-390 support network in Europe through OGMA’s expanded sustainment role for the growing regional fleet.

2026-06-23T06:55:47.805503-07:00

Embraer and OGMA complete Hungary Air Force C-390 Millennium’s first scheduled 24-month maintenance

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EASA orders urgent wing-spar crack inspections on 16 Airbus A380s after structural findings EASA has issued urgent safety instructions for 16 Airbus A380s following inspector findings of cracks in wing-spar components. Operators including Emirates and Qantas are required to carry out immediate inspections and related maintenance actions before further flight, following manufacturer-led assessment steps.

2026-06-23T05:32:31.997938-07:00

EASA orders urgent wing-spar crack inspections on 16 Airbus A380s after structural findings

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Wyvern issues guidance with sample post-maintenance checklists to mitigate return-to-service risks Wyvern has released updated guidance focused on reducing post-maintenance return-to-service risk. The package includes sample post-maintenance checklists intended to standardize inspection and verification practices after maintenance activities, helping operators better manage safety and readiness before aircraft re-enter service.

2026-06-22T10:12:15.928052-07:00

Wyvern issues guidance with sample post-maintenance checklists to mitigate return-to-service risks

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DC Aviation opens Aruba base to manage and maintain aircraft under Aruba P4 registration DC Aviation says it is extending its executive aircraft management and MRO footprint by launching a new base in Aruba and supporting aircraft registered under the Aruba P4 scheme. The group already holds AOCs in Germany, Malta, San Marino and the UAE, and will apply that oversight model to Aruba-based operations.

2026-06-22T09:48:19.202458-07:00

DC Aviation opens Aruba base to manage and maintain aircraft under Aruba P4 registration

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Clark (CRK) to add a second runway by 2029, with Lufthansa Technik MRO facility planned for 2028 Clark International Airport (CRK) is advancing a multi-year expansion plan: a second runway targeted for 2029 and a Lufthansa Technik maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility opening in 2028. The timeline underpins expected capacity and industrial growth north of Manila.

2026-06-22T03:27:00.444189-07:00

Clark (CRK) to add a second runway by 2029, with Lufthansa Technik MRO facility planned for 2028

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United yanks its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with Polaris Studio/Elevate interiors after repeated operational and maintenance United Airlines has pulled its first Boeing 787-9 featuring the carrier’s “United Elevated” cabin concept and new Polaris business suites from service after repeated mechanical and operational disruptions. The Dreamliner is now reportedly headed back to Boeing for remedial work following multiple cancellations, passenger-free ferry flights, and extended maintenance stops.

2026-06-19T20:53:36.886933-07:00

United yanks its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with Polaris Studio/Elevate interiors after repeated operational and maintenance

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US general license eases sanctions on Venezuela’s state carrier Conviasa, authorizing aircraft maintenance and airworthiness sup The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC issued a general license authorizing most transactions with Venezuela’s state-owned Conviasa for aircraft maintenance, repair and airworthiness-related services, alongside enabling provision of maintenance goods and software/technology. Conviasa remains on the sanctions list, but the measure is aimed at improving fleet safety and recoverability.

2026-06-19T02:05:34.292896-07:00

US general license eases sanctions on Venezuela’s state carrier Conviasa, authorizing aircraft maintenance and airworthiness sup

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American Airlines rolls out retrofitted Airbus A319/A320 cabins with more first-class premium seats, upgraded interiors, and con

EASA orders urgent wing-spar crack inspections on 16 Airbus A380s after structural findings

DC Aviation opens Aruba base to manage and maintain aircraft under Aruba P4 registration

Clark (CRK) to add a second runway by 2029, with Lufthansa Technik MRO facility planned for 2028

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