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By Sean Broderick
Boeing-recommended 777 structural inspections backed by inaccurate maintenance instructions may force affected operators to act quickly to undo any damage.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The low-cost carrier is boosting in-house maintenance capabilities in anticipation of supporting its growing fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Interior specialists are developing new products to upgrade the passenger experience and reduce maintenance headaches.
Marketplace

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
New-generation engine technologies are driving advancements in full-authority digital engine control systems.
Emerging Technologies

BCA Staff
The national average for a gallon of Jet-A fuel rose 26 cents in September compared to August, but declined 36 cents compared to September 2022.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Ross Detwiler
NTSB probable cause and tips.
Business Aviation

BCA Staff
Switches and associated keys can become so worn that it becomes possible to remove the key from a switch position other than the OFF position.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Raphael Haddad
Many believe we are going to be seeing more of this kind of investment by airlines in the private aviation market, particularly in innovative businesses, like Wheels Up.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Henry Canaday
New cybersecurity guidelines from the FAA and EASA will be challenging for airline tech ops groups to implement.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
United Airlines’ first Airbus A321neo routes will connect Chicago with three cities in Florida and two in the U.S. Southwest.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
Azorra believes that the engine problems besetting the Airbus A220 and Embraer E2 are easing
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Aaron Karp
Flynas will launch flights from Jeddah to Addis Ababa (ADD) from Oct. 9, and on the same date, the Saudi LCC will also start service from Riyadh to ADD.
Airports & Networks

By James Pozzi
The engine MRO provider adds further on-site capability at its Chinese operation.
Workforce & Training

Sarah MacLeod
The global aftermarket could benefit from better understanding of designated engineering representative repairs and their role in FAA compliance.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

New MRO joint ventures feature in this month’s news briefs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Christian Albertson
Aviation Week projects that a significant boost in Asia-Pacific narrowbody fleets will drive a 61% increase in MRO spending by 2032.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
People want to fly with a vengeance, but there are few new aircraft and the old ones need more MRO, creating a positive outlook for M&A in the aftermarket.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
U.S. and European defense suppliers are supporting the development of Poland’s air defense system and the development of future missiles to support it.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
GE Aerospace’s Sensiworm robot can autonomously move through an aircraft engine to detect defects and measure coatings.
Emerging Technologies

By Aaron Karp
Colombia’s Avianca Airlines will open seasonal service on three routes from U.S. cities to Central American destinations in December.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Avelo is basing one Boeing 737-700 configured to carry 147 passengers at Las Vegas Reid International Airport (LAS).
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Thailand’s flag-carrier Thai Airways is growing its international network as more routes transfer from subsidiary Thai Smile.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Taiwan-based carrier Starlux Airlines is extending its route map in Japan to an eighth city as capacity between the two countries gradually recovers.
Airports & Networks

By Linda Blachly
This week’s top air transport stories include announcements by NATS of what caused the systems outage on Aug. 28, and Qantas Group that CEO Alan Joyce will step down from his role two months earlier than planned.
Air Transport