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FAA Orders 747-8F Freighter Crack Checks
FAA AD 2026-13474 requires 747-8F freighter stringer crack inspections traced to factory shimming errors. 11 US-registered aircraft affected.
Aircraft Engine Overhaul Turnaround in 2026: Build a Dated Downtime Plan
There is no universal 2026 engine-overhaul turnaround. Map reservation, teardown, findings, parts, test and return-to-service before planning aircraft availability.
Aviation MRO Super-Cycle 2026: $193B
Aviation MRO super cycle 2026: aging fleets, engine durability problems, and a mechanic shortage driving $193B market growth. Shop floor reality.
Composite Aircraft Maintenance: Inspection, Repair and Training
Composite damage is not managed like a routine metal dent. See how approved data, inspection capability, environmental control and technician qualification fit together.
Delta TechOps Grabs the LEAP Overhaul Headline in North America
Delta TechOps becoming the first North American airline MRO with full LEAP-1A and 1B capability is a notable aftermarket milestone.
Aircraft Mechanic Shortage: What the Main Numbers Actually Measure
FAA certificates, BLS jobs and Boeing's technician forecast count different populations. Use them together before calling a maintenance labour problem a universal shortage.
AAR Expands Oklahoma City to Handle More 737 Heavy Checks
AAR's Oklahoma City expansion is another sign that airline MRO demand still justifies capital spending in core narrowbody maintenance capacity.
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