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Including American Airlines expanding ADS-B in functionality on A321s.

Tuesday 03 September 2024

American Airlines Set To Expand ADS-B In Functionality On A321s

Sean Broderick

American Airlines has flight-tested a planned update to advanced cockpit display functionality that will provide pilots with a lead aircraft’s vertical path. Read more.

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MTU Sees Progress In PW1000G Overhauls

Robert Wall

MTU Aero Engines says it has seen the time to overhaul some PW1000G geared-turbofan engines (GTF) fall below 100 in-shop days after the number of GTF-powered aircraft on the ground in need of unscheduled maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activities peaked in the second quarter.

WestJet Completes Repairs On First Two Hail-Damaged Aircraft

Christine Boynton

WestJet aircraft damaged in a hailstorm are beginning to return to service, the carrier has confirmed, with repairs completed on one Boeing 737-8 and one 787.

HAECO Group Shakes Up Leadership

Lindsay Bjerregaard

HAECO Group has announced a series of changes to its executive and leadership roles.

Austrian Airlines To Be 777-200ER AeroSHARK Launch Operator

Victoria Moores

Austrian Airlines is equipping four Boeing 777-200ERs with Lufthansa Technik’s AeroSHARK surface film, marking the technology’s debut on the 777-200ER.

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