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Lycoming raises piston-engine overhaul interval to 2,600 hours after endurance testing and fleet data

Lycoming is increasing the time between overhaul (TBO) for its piston engines to 2,600 hours. The update is based on new intervals derived from endurance testing results and fleet data, signaling a shift in recommended maintenance planning for operators.

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2026-07-21T08:41:57.629234-07:00

AeroTime

SR Technics signs two-year engine maintenance pact with Oman Air

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2026-07-21T07:49:48.212897-07:00

Flying Magazine

Post-maintenance check flight ends in catastrophic outcome after “unacceptable stall behavior”

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2026-07-21T05:07:59.500170-07:00

FlightGlobal

De Havilland Canada markets revived Sherpa “Pack Rat” and advances De Havilland support deals for Widerøe’s Dash 8 fleet

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2026-07-21T03:10:06.677928-07:00

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AINonline

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Lycoming raises piston-engine overhaul interval to 2,600 hours after endurance testing and fleet data Lycoming is increasing the time between overhaul (TBO) for its piston engines to 2,600 hours. The update is based on new intervals derived from endurance testing results and fleet data, signaling a shift in recommended maintenance planning for operators.

2026-07-21T08:41:57.629234-07:00

Lycoming raises piston-engine overhaul interval to 2,600 hours after endurance testing and fleet data

AeroTime

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SR Technics signs two-year engine maintenance pact with Oman Air SR Technics has signed a two-year engine maintenance agreement with Oman Air, extending its engine MRO footprint in the MENA region. The deal underscores continued outsourcing demand for propulsion upkeep from Middle East carriers seeking capacity and reliability.

2026-07-21T07:49:48.212897-07:00

SR Technics signs two-year engine maintenance pact with Oman Air

Flying Magazine

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Post-maintenance check flight ends in catastrophic outcome after “unacceptable stall behavior” A routine post-maintenance check flight turned catastrophic for a pair of airline transport pilots, underscoring that stall protection and recognition can be critical even when a flight is intended to be routine. The event highlights the need for preparedness for “unacceptable stall behavior” in line operations.

2026-07-21T05:07:59.500170-07:00

Post-maintenance check flight ends in catastrophic outcome after “unacceptable stall behavior”

FlightGlobal

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De Havilland Canada markets revived Sherpa “Pack Rat” and advances De Havilland support deals for Widerøe’s Dash 8 fleet De Havilland Canada has launched a marketing tour for the modernized “Pack Rat,” a reimagined Sherpa twin-turboprop cargo aircraft, and showcased a renewed Shorts 330 concept at the Farnborough Airshow. Separately, Widerøe is set to implement De Havilland Canada’s Dash 8-400 A-Check Escalation Program and extend service life for its Dash 8-100s via additional agreements.

2026-07-21T03:10:06.677928-07:00

De Havilland Canada markets revived Sherpa “Pack Rat” and advances De Havilland support deals for Widerøe’s Dash 8 fleet

FlightGlobal

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Mammoth Freighters readies 777 cargo conversions at STAECO in China Mammoth Freighters, the Boeing 777 cargo-conversion specialist, plans to expand its modification footprint with new conversion lines in China. It says Shandong STAECO will serve as its partner for 777 freighter work at STAECO’s facility, complementing existing modification capabilities in Fort Worth and Manchester.

2026-07-20T09:42:42.729960-07:00

Mammoth Freighters readies 777 cargo conversions at STAECO in China

Vertical Mag

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Lycoming Engines expands time-between-overhaul intervals to 2,600 hours on select engine models Lycoming Engines has introduced expanded TBO (time between overhaul) intervals to 2,600 hours for select engine models, aiming to improve durability. The change is positioned to reduce operator maintenance and overhaul-related costs while extending overhaul planning cycles.

2026-07-20T09:40:26.852087-07:00

Lycoming Engines expands time-between-overhaul intervals to 2,600 hours on select engine models

AINonline

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P&WC Bridgeport wins $1B contract for T-6 engine overhauls under V2X award V2X has awarded P&WC Bridgeport a $1 billion contract for T-6 engine overhaul work, extending a long-standing relationship between the parties. The award reinforces continued investment in propulsion sustainment for the T-6 fleet and adds major capacity to the maintenance pipeline.

2026-07-20T06:08:10.021090-07:00

P&WC Bridgeport wins $1B contract for T-6 engine overhauls under V2X award

FlightGlobal

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Honeywell lands record IndiGo avionics/power deal for 810 A320neo-family aircraft; Aeromexico to roll out runway safety tech; Ha Honeywell Aerospace said IndiGo has selected its flagship avionics and power systems—plus full aftermarket support—to equip a record 810 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft order. Separately, Aeromexico plans to deploy Honeywell runway safety technology across more than 100 Boeing jets, while Hainan Airlines signed for 40 A320neo-family aircraft to expand domestic and regional flying.

2026-07-20T01:38:30.758145-07:00

Honeywell lands record IndiGo avionics/power deal for 810 A320neo-family aircraft; Aeromexico to roll out runway safety tech; Ha

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