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L3Harris delivers modified Boeing 777 research aircraft to NASA ahead of schedule; Langley 777 Flying Laboratory prepares for fi

NASA’s next-generation airborne science laboratory is taking shape: L3Harris has delivered a heavily modified Boeing 777 to the agency ahead of schedule, following extensive structural modifications and hardware upgrades after the aircraft returned to Langley. A first NASA science mission is planned for January, with an initial test campaign targeted for 2027.

2026-04-22T13:39:18.717768-07:00

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RTX says GTF groundings are easing as maintenance ramp expands to support PW1000G recall

2026-04-23T13:35:36.882822-07:00

Aviation Today

Pratt & Whitney expands GTF mandatory inspections after finding additional suspect powder‑metal parts, extending Airbus A320neo

2026-04-23T08:20:47.380675-07:00

Aviation Today

Airbus A320neo demand surges, but engine waitlists and delivery constraints strain the narrowbody ramp

2026-04-23T08:25:12.624069-07:00

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RTX says GTF groundings are coming down thanks to maintenance ramp

2026-04-23T13:35:36.882822-07:00

RTX says GTF groundings are co

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RTX says GTF groundings are easing as maintenance ramp expands to support PW1000G recall RTX says GTF groundings are coming down as it increases production of cast and forged parts to sustain a wider maintenance ramp tied to the costly PW1000G recall. The company’s update links the recall remediation effort to supply scale-up designed to restore aircraft availability.

2026-04-23T13:35:36.882822-07:00

RTX says GTF groundings are easing as maintenance ramp expands to support PW1000G recall

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Embraer adds Execaire Aviation to its Canada-authorized service center network for Phenom, Praetor and Legacy executive jets Embraer has expanded its Authorised Service Centre Network in Canada by adding Execaire Aviation, placing line maintenance support in Toronto for Phenom 100/300, Praetor 500/600 and Legacy 450/500 operators. The move increases in-country sustainment capacity for executive jet customers across the Canadian market.

2026-04-23T10:50:13.560110-07:00

Embraer adds Execaire Aviation to its Canada-authorized service center network for Phenom, Praetor and Legacy executive jets

AeroTime

IFS shifts industrial AI from aviation maintenance pilots to technician-facing tools for compliance and workflow execution IFS says aviation maintenance is moving past AI experiments as companies deploy industrial AI tools built for frontline technicians. The focus is on day-to-day adoption—supporting maintenance workflows, compliance needs, and technician-centric processes rather than stand-alone proofs of concept.

2026-04-23T08:49:45.231747-07:00

IFS shifts industrial AI from aviation maintenance pilots to technician-facing tools for compliance and workflow execution

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Airbus A320neo demand surges, but engine waitlists and delivery constraints strain the narrowbody ramp Airbus booked a March order surge—331 aircraft worth $23.2 billion—supported by continued A320neo demand, even as delivery headwinds persist. The cluster highlights aircraft sitting idle awaiting engines, while engine OEMs ramp (e.g., Leap production targets for 2026) and aftermarket support expands (AerFin’s V2500 capability), underscoring a widening gap between order intake and available propulsion.

2026-04-23T08:25:12.624069-07:00

Airbus A320neo demand surges, but engine waitlists and delivery constraints strain the narrowbody ramp

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Pratt & Whitney expands GTF mandatory inspections after finding additional suspect powder‑metal parts, extending Airbus A320neo Pratt & Whitney is widening its mandatory inspection program for Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines after identifying additional suspect powder‑metal components. The change is expected to keep hundreds of Airbus A320neo‑family aircraft on the ground longer than planned, tightening availability for affected operators.

2026-04-23T08:20:47.380675-07:00

Pratt & Whitney expands GTF mandatory inspections after finding additional suspect powder‑metal parts, extending Airbus A320neo

AeroTime

CAMP rolls out AI tools for aviation software users—parts pricing, technician support, analytics and customer service CAMP says it is updating its aviation software products with new AI capabilities aimed at improving day-to-day support for users, including parts pricing, technician assistance, analytics, and customer service. The rollout ties AI-driven functionality to ongoing software product updates for maintenance and parts operations.

2026-04-23T07:58:16.359988-07:00

CAMP rolls out AI tools for aviation software users—parts pricing, technician support, analytics and customer service

AeroTime

BGS extends LOT Polish Airlines ground handling and fueling footprint across Central and Eastern Europe Baltic Ground Services (BGS) has extended its cooperation with LOT Polish Airlines at multiple stations across Central and Eastern Europe, expanding both ground handling and aircraft fueling. The update adds Tallinn to BGS’s fueling network and extends coverage in Riga, Ostrava and Vilnius.

2026-04-23T04:50:14.329345-07:00

BGS extends LOT Polish Airlines ground handling and fueling footprint across Central and Eastern Europe

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L3Harris delivers modified Boeing 777 research aircraft to NASA ahead of schedule; Langley 777 Flying Laboratory prepares for fi

RTX says GTF groundings are easing as maintenance ramp expands to support PW1000G recall

Pratt & Whitney expands GTF mandatory inspections after finding additional suspect powder‑metal parts, extending Airbus A320neo

Airbus A320neo demand surges, but engine waitlists and delivery constraints strain the narrowbody ramp

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