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The End Of The Road: Inside The French Airport Where Planes Are Recycled

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April 23, 2024
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Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées Airport is one of the most significant aircraft recycling and maintenance sites in Europe.

Airbus Projects Substantial 45% Growth In North American Market By 2042

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April 9, 2024
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North America’s commercial aircraft services market will grow to $45 billion by 2042, according to Airbus’ projections.

Careful Process: How Often Aircraft Are Maintained

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April 8, 2024
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Aircraft maintenance ranges from daily pre-flight checks to complete overhauls every 6 or so years, almost transforming an aircraft into a new one.

Thomas at the Re-opening of The Orton Mere Signal Box

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March 12, 2024
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The signal box at Orton Mere was re-opened on the 9th March 2024 after nit’s rebuild following the arson attack on it. Thomas was in attendance and carried passengers from Wansford Station and back again for the event. The following images are © Jon Benton and my thanks to him for sending them to me. …

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Pratt & Whitney Wins Engine And Maintenance Contract For 35 JetSMART Airbus A320Neos

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February 24, 2024
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South Americans will continue to gain from the carrier’s continued growth.

Lufthansa Technik Has Completed Its 1st 12-Year Airbus A380 Check

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February 19, 2024
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The aircraft flew to the Philippines for the procedure.

How Many Years Do Commercial Airframes Last?

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February 16, 2024
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Commercial airframes age based on the structural stresses during operation.

British Airways Ditches Paper In Digital Maintenance Log Switch

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February 16, 2024
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The move will save the carrier almost a million sheets of paper annually.

RTD Downtown Boulder Station Lobby Ductwork

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 14, 2024
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DENVER – Since January 2023, the station was closed for a thorough cleaning and replacement of ductwork after methamphetamine residue was found.
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Sanctions cause locomotive shortage in Russia

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February 7, 2024
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Russian Railways (RZD) is facing a shortage of locomotives. The shortage is reportedly caused by a lack of importable spare parts due to Western sanctions. The situation has become particularly problematic in the fourth quarter of 2023. The locomotive shortage came to light in a statistics report by RZD, according to Russian publication Vedomosti. A […]