Daily Memo: Ryanair Engine Failure—Missed Protocols Or New Problem?

Sean Broderick Guy Norris July 13, 2026

SWA CFM56 NTSB — Changes after two Southwest Airlines CFM56 engine failures targeted fan blade fracture risks.

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The Ryanair Boeing 737-800 flight that suffered an in-flight engine failure and damaged cabin window appears similar to two high-profile Southwest Airlines accidents that prompted significant changes. Just how similar will determine the wider ramifications of the latest mishap. In each Southwest...

Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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