Rolls has completed certification testing of a major Trent 1000 upgrade and is now looking to secure the delayed certification of the Durability Enhancement.
Editors discuss CFM Leap 1A and 1B engine developments, from newly certified blades to expanded aftermarket prospects, production ramp-up and engine spares.
A Japan Airlines Boeing 787-9 with drag-reducing riblet paint over most of the fuselage is expected to enter service on international flights in mid-January.
Wichita-based MRO provider Global Aviation Tech has completed its first installation of a Tamarack active winglet as Tamarack’s newest authorized dealer.
MRO providers have been among the top beneficiaries of Airbus and Boeing’s production woes, as increased flying of older jets have prompted more shop visits.
