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MRO Providers Flag Growing Industry Focus on Boeing 777 Structural Life Limits

Ascent Aviation Services is observing a significant trend in the MRO sector, highlighting a rising industry focus on the structural life limits of the aging Boeing 777 fleet. As a large portion of these widebody aircraft surpasses 20 years of service, they are increasingly entering heavy maintenance checks that address

DARPA Grants Bell X-Plane Status for SPRINT Program Aircraft

The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has officially granted X-plane status to Bell's aircraft concept for the Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) program. This designation underscores the project's significance in advancing experimental flight technologies for the Department of Defense. The SPRINT program

Hive and Dragonfly Partner to Advance Aviation Security Risk Management

Insurtech platform Hive is collaborating with security intelligence and political risk firm, Dragonfly. The partnership aims to enhance aviation security risk management for underwriters by integrating real-time data into the decision-making process. Dragonfly will provide its 'Terrorism & Political Violence' risk intelligence directly within Hive’s platform. This

Boeing's February Deliveries Reach Highest Level in Nine Years

Boeing has reported its highest delivery figures for the month of February in nine years, marking a significant milestone in its production ramp-up. This achievement is primarily fueled by the continued increase in 737 MAX handovers to airline customers. The strong performance indicates the manufacturer is making tangible progress in

Alt-Air Partners with Eve and Skyports to Launch eVTOL Operations in Australia

Eve Air Mobility is partnering with helicopter operator Alt-Air and vertiport developer Skyports Infrastructure to advance electric aviation in Australia. The collaboration aims to establish Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operations in New South Wales and Queensland. As part of the agreement, Alt-Air has signed a Letter of Intent for a

Airfare Analysis: Leisure Travel Prices Remain Strong as Business Fares Continue to Lag

The latest industry data for the week of March 2 reveals a continued divergence in airfare trends between travel segments. Leisure fares are showing sustained strength, indicating robust demand from holiday travelers compared to the previous year. In contrast, business travel fares have not fully recovered and remain below pre-pandemic

HAESL Targets Faster Engine Turnaround with New Robotic and AI Tools

Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Ltd. (HAESL) is introducing several new technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce engine maintenance turnaround times. The MRO provider is deploying a new robotic system for cleaning combustors on Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, replacing a lengthy manual process. Additionally, an automated visual inspection tool using