The manufacturer confirms a quality defect in the lower forward fuselage section. The aircraft can keep flying and a remedy is already available.
The FAA issued Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-26-16 for single-engine Piper PA-28 and PA-32 models, prompted by a wing separation due to fatigue cracking in a main wing spar. This AD mandates ...
A mechanical engineer with the F-35 programme at FRCE, participates in a demonstration of the Grey Gecko Real-Time Inspection Tool. Credit: US Navy. The F-35 Lightning II programme at US Navy’s Fleet ...
VERO BEACH — Breeze Airways flights at Vero Beach Regional Airport will be unaffected by the corrosion issues discovered on Airbus A220 passenger jets. The Federal Aviation Administration announced ...
The U.S. Navy's single point of accountability for developing, delivering and supporting aviation technical training recently implemented the final phase of a five-year effort to streamline aircraft ...
New direct to metal corrosion prevention product from a leading manufacturing company. 3M™ 9143FR is a 43 mil thick tape designed to provide a corrosion preventative sealing layer between aircraft ...
For decades, modern aircraft have been primarily made out of aluminum due to its lightweight, non-magnetic nature, and easy machineability. Stainless steel, titanium, and tungsten are also used in ...
Canceling use of the chemical for the 2024 season eliminates an alternative to phosphate-based treatments that are toxic to aquatic wildlife. The Forest Service is suspending use of a new-age aerial ...