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AviaAM, Mammoth Freighters Near First 777-300ER P2F Delivery by Year-End

AviaAM Leasing and Mammoth Freighters are set to complete the world’s first passenger-to-freighter conversion of a Boeing 777-300ER by year-end 2025, transforming a former Nordwind aircraft into a 98-tonne payload freighter with 5,000-nm range.

2025-07-07T08:22:04.129685-07:00

FlightGlobal

FAA Proposes Expanded Landing Gear Inspections for 2,200 Boeing 737 and 757 Fleets

2025-07-07T12:43:26.137308-07:00

Flying Magazine

Contaminated Fuel Sparks Dual-Engine Failure, Forces Twinjet Glide

2025-07-03T05:04:22.349704-07:00

airlinergs.com

FL Technics to Acquire JOB AIR Technic, Expanding Central Europe MRO Capacity

2025-06-30T01:39:19.754333-07:00

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Aviation Week

Sanad to Deliver Full CFM LEAP Engine Overhaul Capability by 2027 Abu Dhabi-based Sanad will upgrade its existing offload services agreement with CFM International to include complete LEAP-1A and -1B engine overhaul capabilities by 2027, enabling in-region shop visits for the turbofans that power A320neo and 737 MAX fleets.

2025-07-08T08:44:21.232049-07:00

Sanad to Deliver Full CFM LEAP Engine Overhaul Capability by 2027

FlightGlobal

China Airlines inks multi-year MRO deal with GE Aerospace for GE9X engines China Airlines has partnered with GE Aerospace on a multi-year maintenance, repair and overhaul agreement for the GE9X engines powering its fleet. The deal secures long-term support for the world’s most powerful commercial jet engine as the carrier prepares for its upcoming Boeing 777X deliveries.

2025-07-07T22:19:12.966444-07:00

China Airlines inks multi-year MRO deal with GE Aerospace for GE9X engines

FlightGlobal

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FAA Proposes Expanded Landing Gear Inspections for 2,200 Boeing 737 and 757 Fleets The FAA plans to require inspections of main landing gear assemblies on about 2,200 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 and 757 aircraft after an investigation revealed maintenance lapses that could compromise gear integrity. The proposed airworthiness directive, issued July 7, opens a comment period ahead of finalizing inspection intervals and procedures.

2025-07-07T12:43:26.137308-07:00

FAA Proposes Expanded Landing Gear Inspections for 2,200 Boeing 737 and 757 Fleets

Aviation Business News

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AviaAM, Mammoth Freighters Near First 777-300ER P2F Delivery by Year-End AviaAM Leasing and Mammoth Freighters are set to complete the world’s first passenger-to-freighter conversion of a Boeing 777-300ER by year-end 2025, transforming a former Nordwind aircraft into a 98-tonne payload freighter with 5,000-nm range.

2025-07-07T08:22:04.129685-07:00

AviaAM, Mammoth Freighters Near First 777-300ER P2F Delivery by Year-End

vintageaviationnews.com

B-29 Superfortress FIFI Nears Flight After Engine Overhaul Ahead of 2025 Tour The Commemorative Air Force’s B-29 Superfortress FIFI has completed critical engine repairs and reinstallation in Dallas, clearing a major hurdle as it prepares to rejoin its 2025 nationwide tour. Nationwide support has poured in to sustain the iconic warbird’s mission of honoring WWII aircrews and inspiring new generations.

2025-07-03T06:03:09.594842-07:00

B-29 Superfortress FIFI Nears Flight After Engine Overhaul Ahead of 2025 Tour

Flying Magazine

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Contaminated Fuel Sparks Dual-Engine Failure, Forces Twinjet Glide A routine cruise ended with both engines flaming out on a twinjet after contaminants clogged fuel filters. Investigators trace the dual-engine failure to fuel contamination, underscoring gaps in fuel quality controls that can render modern airliners powerless at altitude.

2025-07-03T05:04:22.349704-07:00

Contaminated Fuel Sparks Dual-Engine Failure, Forces Twinjet Glide

Breitflyte

flydubai breaks ground on first Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South flydubai has broken ground on a new 32,600-square-metre Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South, marking the carrier’s first in-house MRO facility. Slated for completion in Q4 2026, the multimillion-dollar hub will underpin fleet growth and strengthen capabilities at Dubai’s aviation gateway.

2025-07-03T04:59:28.791308-07:00

flydubai breaks ground on first Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South

theupfront.media

Production Delays Leave Widebody Fleet Aging into 2044, Driving Cabin Retrofit Demand Airframers predict the average age of the global widebody fleet will hit record highs by 2044 as production timelines lag airline replacement needs, forcing carriers to consider expansive cabin retrofit programs to maintain service standards, defer capital expenditures and enhance passenger experience.

2025-07-01T04:47:29.328610-07:00

Production Delays Leave Widebody Fleet Aging into 2044, Driving Cabin Retrofit Demand

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