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Pratt & Whitney ramps up GTF maintenance automation with robotics and AI-enabled inspections

Pratt & Whitney is adding a robotic assembly station for PW1100G bearing work at its Connecticut facility as part of a broader automation push. In parallel, it is expanding AI-enabled borescope/inspection technology—integrating Aiir Innovations’ system—to accelerate and standardize engine inspections across its global MRO network and reduce aircraft downtime.

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2026-07-15T04:17:18.304774-07:00

Breitflyte

Emirates completes 100th widebody cabin retrofit under US$5B programme

15 Sources

2026-07-14T12:30:59.999322-07:00

FlightGlobal

Embraer launches Phenom 300EV light jet with Garmin Emergency Autoland, autoland/steering updates, and range/payload gains; deli

31 Sources

2026-07-14T04:15:48.760530-07:00

FlightGlobal

GetJet Airlines to build in-house MRO capabilities to cut dependency on external providers while keeping fleet at 20

3 Sources

2026-07-14T06:29:49.363116-07:00

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AINonline

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Pratt & Whitney ramps up GTF maintenance automation with robotics and AI-enabled inspections Pratt & Whitney is adding a robotic assembly station for PW1100G bearing work at its Connecticut facility as part of a broader automation push. In parallel, it is expanding AI-enabled borescope/inspection technology—integrating Aiir Innovations’ system—to accelerate and standardize engine inspections across its global MRO network and reduce aircraft downtime.

2026-07-15T04:17:18.304774-07:00

Pratt & Whitney ramps up GTF maintenance automation with robotics and AI-enabled inspections

Breitflyte

15 sources

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Emirates completes 100th widebody cabin retrofit under US$5B programme Emirates has refurbished its 100th aircraft under a US$5 billion fleet cabin retrofit and upgrade programme, completed in 44 months since work began in November 2022. The milestone covers 53 Boeing 777s and 47 A380s, with Premium Economy installations and extensive component replacement across 219 widebodies.

2026-07-14T12:30:59.999322-07:00

Emirates completes 100th widebody cabin retrofit under US$5B programme

FlightGlobal

3 sources

GetJet Airlines to build in-house MRO capabilities to cut dependency on external providers while keeping fleet at 20 Lithuanian wet-lease specialist GetJet Airlines plans to invest in developing its in-house technical capabilities as it bids to reduce reliance on external MRO providers. The initiative supports the group’s strategy to keep its fleet at 20 aircraft.

2026-07-14T06:29:49.363116-07:00

GetJet Airlines to build in-house MRO capabilities to cut dependency on external providers while keeping fleet at 20

Aircraft Interiors International

5 sources

Emirates hits 100th widebody cabin retrofit milestone in $5bn upgrade of 219 aircraft Emirates says it has refurbished the interiors of its 100th aircraft under a US$5 billion cabin retrofit and upgrade programme that began in November 2022. The scope covers 219 widebodies, including installation of Premium Economy and systematic replacement of thousands of components per cabin.

2026-07-14T06:00:04.825006-07:00

Emirates hits 100th widebody cabin retrofit milestone in $5bn upgrade of 219 aircraft

FlightGlobal

31 sources

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Embraer launches Phenom 300EV light jet with Garmin Emergency Autoland, autoland/steering updates, and range/payload gains; deli Embraer has launched the updated Phenom 300EV, the newest light business jet in its Phenom 300 family. The refresh adds increased range and payload, new avionics, and additional safety features, including Garmin Autoland (Emergency Autoland) plus related autoland/rudder-by-wire capability. Deliveries are due in 2028.

2026-07-14T04:15:48.760530-07:00

Embraer launches Phenom 300EV light jet with Garmin Emergency Autoland, autoland/steering updates, and range/payload gains; deli

Economic Times

8 sources

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DGCA approves Air India’s electronic technical logbooks (ETL) for Boeing 787, with parallel rollout authorized for Boeing 777 Air India has received Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approval to use Electronic Technical Logbooks (ETL) as the primary technical document for its Boeing 787 fleet, with authorization for parallel implementation across the Boeing 777 fleet. The carrier says the move replaces paper records with real-time digital data to improve operational performance, safety and sustainability.

2026-07-13T09:44:10.614228-07:00

DGCA approves Air India’s electronic technical logbooks (ETL) for Boeing 787, with parallel rollout authorized for Boeing 777

AeroTime

7 sources

AMAC Aerospace to launch AMAC Academy—EASA Part-147 approved training for licensed aircraft maintenance engineers from Jan. 2027 AMAC Aerospace says it will open AMAC Academy, an EASA Part-147 approved aircraft maintenance training program, beginning in January 2027 at EuroAirport. The academy is positioned to build a pipeline of licensed aircraft maintenance engineers, with hands-on training alongside aircraft in AMAC’s maintenance facilities.

2026-07-10T05:16:03.640164-07:00

AMAC Aerospace to launch AMAC Academy—EASA Part-147 approved training for licensed aircraft maintenance engineers from Jan. 2027

AirInsight

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Aging sub-fleets are eroding asset efficiency, pushing airlines to defer fleet decisions The Fleet Utilization Index indicates that “dragging” sub-fleets are lowering asset efficiency, with knock-on effects for aircraft utilization and planning. The analysis suggests these underperforming fleets remain visible at the hangar level and are contributing to airlines postponing fleet choices.

2026-07-09T12:14:03.963563-07:00

Aging sub-fleets are eroding asset efficiency, pushing airlines to defer fleet decisions

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