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1 week ago |
flightglobal.com | Jon Hemmerdinger
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) top inspector is reviewing a controversial Federal Aviation Administration decision related to an engine issue that can cause thick smoke to quickly inundate Boeing 737 Max cockpits and cabins. Additionally, Boeing is now developing a software fix to address the concern, which involves a “Load Reduction Device” in the 737 Max’s CFM International Leap-1B turbofans.
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1 week ago |
flightglobal.com | Jon Hemmerdinger
Aerospace analysts suspect China and the USA will negotiate a solution to ensure new tariffs do not keep Chinese airlines from continuing to receive new Boeing jets. By some reports, the tariffs have already prompted Chinese carriers to pause those deliveries. FlightGlobal has not confirmed those reports, but one source says Boeing and its Chinese customers are now discussing paths by which deliveries can continue.
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2 weeks ago |
flightglobal.com | Jon Hemmerdinger
Pratt & Whitney is rolling out a new additive-manufacturing repair process for PW1000G geared turbofans (GTFs) and revealed a major expansion of GTF maintenance capacity through a partnership with Delta Air Lines. The aftermarket-focused moves come as P&W and competing engine makers work to address supply-chain troubles that have constrained engine maintenance capacity. P&W has been additionally impacted by its recall of GTFs due to a powder-metal manufacturing process.
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2 weeks ago |
flightglobal.com | Jon Hemmerdinger
Boeing landed net new orders for 163 aircraft in March, more than in any month in since late 2023, as aircraft lessors and airlines signed for dozens of 737s, 777s and 787s.
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2 weeks ago |
flightglobal.com | Jon Hemmerdinger
Canadian hydroelectric provider Hydro-Quebec has ordered three ATR 72-600 turboprops, with deliveries set to start in September next year. ATR disclosed the order on 3 April, saying Hydro-Quebec will use the turboprops, powered by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127XTs, to replace a fleet of older-generation aircraft.
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