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Emerald ATR 72 nose-wheel loss inquiry points to improper maintenance
UK investigators believe bearing overheat led to a nose-wheel being shed from an ATR 72-500 on departure from Edinburgh in October 2023, but the reason behind the failure could not be determined.
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A320neos being disassembled for parts as component shortages continue
Aircraft parts supplier Unical Aviation has acquired “a fleet” of used Airbus A320neos that it intends to disassemble and sell for parts, a plan it says marks the “first dedicated disassembly programme for the [A320]neo-family aircraft”.
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Alaskan C-54 in-flight explosion traced to engine power loss and poorly-repaired fuel tank
US investigators believe loss of power in the outboard left-hand engine of a Douglas C-54, and the subsequent feathering of its propeller, initiated a chain reaction of events including a fuel explosion and fatal loss of control.
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Lithuania’s GetJet to set up own MRO facility in Vilnius
Lithuanian wet-lease specialist GetJet Airlines is planning to establish a maintenance facility at Vilnius airport to support its in-house technical operations.
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GE and Lufthansa revive MRO venture XEOS with focus on single-aisle Leap engines
Polish-based engine maintenance venture XEOS – originally established to service widebody powerplants – has been revived with a focus on narrowbody operations, specifically the CFM International Leap engine.
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Russian federal authority certifies first MRO firm under new unifying maintenance regulation
Russian federal air transport authority Rosaviatsia has issued its first aircraft maintenance certificate under a new unifying regulation with which all servicing organisations will need to comply.
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Life extension sought for An-26 as replacements remain under development
Russian civil aviation research institute GosNIIAS has ordered the initiation of work to prolong the life of Antonov An-26 regional aircraft by another 10 years.
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Sky Alps grounds several aircraft after maintenance certification concerns emerge
Italian regional carrier Sky Alps has temporarily grounded seven aircraft as a precaution following concerns over maintenance certification which emerged during an audit.
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Learjet touched down with misaligned landing-gear before fatal Scottsdale excursion
Investigators have disclosed that the Learjet 35A which veered off the runway and fatally collided with a parked business aircraft at Scottsdale had touched down with a misaligned left-hand main landing-gear.
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US FAA advises 757 cargo-door tests and cleaning after in-flight opening incidents
US safety regulators are recommending a series of checks on certain Boeing 757-200 converted freighters, after an incident in which the main cargo door opened during flight.
