The FAA has flagged a subset of Boeing MAX-family aircraft as needing post-production re-work after the manufacturer discovered a sealant was not applied to certain components during manufacturing.
Lengthy and expensive financial challenges, Rolls remains bullish about the long-term market for the Trent 1000. At the beginning of 2021, Aviation Week Fleet & MRO Forecast data estimate 770 of the Rolls-powered 787s will be in service.
Like most airlines across the world, Vueling has had to weather the challenges of the novel coronavirus in 2020 across all areas of its operation, including in its maintenance division.