1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (178+ words) CFM International’s turbine redesign doubles LEAP engine durability in desert and high-heat zones. The fix targets sand erosion and thermal stress, cutting unscheduled removals. Certification for 737 MAX engines clears path for global retrofit rollout by 2027. Sep 13 · 1:00 AM · 1 min The upgrade…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (167+ words) The 133rd Airlift Wing retired its last C-130H in 2026, transitioning to the C-130J-30. This shift demands full unit retraining and infrastructure updates. Legacy models remain with some Guard units but are being phased out nationwide. Sep 6 · 8:00 PM · 1 min Minnesota’s 133rd Airlift Wing completed its…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (172+ words) Mammoth Freighters delivered its first converted 777-200LRMF to Jetran on August 21, 2026. The aircraft, formerly a Delta passenger jet, will serve DHL’s global cargo routes. It matches factory-built 777Fs in range and payload but at lower cost. Sep 5 · 11:00 PM · 1 min The 2009-built airframe,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (195+ words) The Maldives’ $5.4 billion tourism economy relies on aging Twin Otter seaplanes, some nearly 60 years old. Island Aviation Services just signed for two new 300-G models, the first next-gen variants. This signals continued trust in the aircraft despite its vintage design…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (149+ words) insideflyer.com The Convair B-36 required 336 spark plugs, but full replacement wasn’t mandatory after every flight. Long missions caused lead fouling, prompting crews to swap all plugs for reliability. Ground conditions and engine sensitivity made total overhauls common despite no official…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (186+ words) The C-17 Globemaster III originated from a 1970s Air Force program that never entered production. Its design borrowed STOL tech from the YC-15 prototype. Though the AMST effort failed, its engineering became the backbone of the C-17’s global airlift role. Aug 29 · 4:00 PM…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (193+ words) Rolls-Royce extended the time between overhauls for its Trent 1000 XE engine by threefold through a redesigned turbine blade. The upgrade targets durability issues that previously grounded fleets and cost airlines heavily. Retrofitting is underway, with 50% of the global fleet already…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (154+ words) insideflyer.com C-17 fleet to get digital cockpit upgrade The US Air Force will modernize its C-17 Globemaster III cockpits due to impending spare parts shortages by 2027. A $266.6 million Boeing contract begins the overhaul, replacing legacy systems with modular architecture. The update…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (172+ words) insideflyer.com Rolls-Royce patents hydrogen fuel system for jet engines Rolls-Royce filed a patent for a hydrogen-fueled gas turbine system that pre-heats liquid hydrogen to stabilize combustion. The design targets small and mid-size aircraft by the mid-2030s. Hydrogen’s storage and volatility…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (182+ words) Some veteran pilots argue that using maximum thrust during go-arounds creates safety risks due to sensory illusions. New tech from Airbus aims to smooth acceleration and reduce crew workload. The FAA is reviewing alternatives as modern jets respond faster than…...