A cargo loading error on a United Airlines long-haul flight led to damage of a Boeing 777-200ER, raising operational and safety questions for widebody fleet logistics.
United Airlines Converts 56 Boeing 787-9 Orders To 787-10, marking a significant adjustment to the carrier’s widebody fleet renewal strategy as it prepares to phase out aging long-haul aircraft and align capacity more closely with future network demand.
ATSG’s leasing subsidiary Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM) has added to its freighter portfolio with the acquisition of the first of two Boeing 767-300BDSF aircraft being phased out by Cargojet. The aircraft, a 1996-vintage converted freighter powered by Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines, represents a strategic expansion of CAM’s fleet capabilities.
AAR (US) has announced the signing of an exclusive Distribution and License Agreement with BELAC, a subsidiary of Chromalloy (US), for PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) high-pressure turbine blades developed for PW4000 engine platforms. This agreement strengthens AAR’s position as a leading distributor of high-performance aftermarket aerospace components.
GA Telesis, a leading provider of integrated aviation services based in the United States, has announced the acquisition of eight PW4000 engines from a major US airline. This strategic move is designed to bolster the company’s support for the component aftermarket.
