Tag: airworthiness
NEWS Feb 02, 2026 FedEx Targets May 31 Return for MD-11 Fleet Following Fatal November Crash A stark divide has emerged between the world’s two largest logistics giants as they navigate the future of the iconic McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighter. While FedEx Express is doubling down on the trijet with a target return-to-service date of May 31, 2026, United Parcel Service (UPS) has officially closed the book on the aircraft’s thirty-year tenure following a devastating accident that sent shockwaves through the industry. Read More →
NEWS Jan 08, 2026 FAA Proposes Mandatory 737NG Stabilizer Inspections Following Reports of Dangerous "Pitch Oscillations" In a significant move to address emerging safety concerns within the global narrowbody fleet, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officially issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) targeting the horizontal stabiliser components of the Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) series. Read More →
NEWS Jan 02, 2026 FAA Finalises Airworthiness Directive for GE90 Engines Following Powder Metal Contamination Discovery The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially finalised a high-priority airworthiness directive (AD) targeting General Electric GE90 engines, the primary power plants for the Boeing 777 fleet. The ruling, published on January 2, 2026, addresses a critical manufacturing defect involving iron contamination in powder metal components that could lead to uncontained engine failures. Read More →