Regulators Order Boeing 757 Winglet Checks

Sean Broderick February 27, 2026
Icelandair 757 with winglets

Icelandair Boeing 757 with the described winglets.

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Operators of Boeing 757s with a certain type of Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) winglets are inspecting the assemblies for cracks following reports of five aircraft with issues and quick action by the supplier and regulators to develop an inspection plan. The FAA issued an immediately effective...
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.

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