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How Rolls Royce builds jet engines
We’re taking you inside the Rolls Royce factory—and inside a Rolls Royce Trent 1000—to show you how jet engines are manufactured. We also learn how Rolls Royce is modifying existing engines to improve efficiency and time on wing, a critical metric for airlines.
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Systemic failures lead to mid-air collision in Washington DC
On this week’s AvTalk, we review the NTSB’s probable cause meeting on the mid-air collision between a PSA Airlines CRJ and US Army Blackhawk helicopter last January. Investigators point to systemic failures by regulators and operators leading up to the crash. Also this week, a Bombardier Challenger crashes in Bangor and airlines are re-routing to avoid even coming close to Iran.
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British Airways A350 loses a wheel departing Las Vegas
British Airways flight BA274 lifted off from Las Vegas earlier this week with all 12 main landing gear wheels, but as it retracted the gear the right rear wheel detached. Luckily, no one on the ground was injured and the flight continued to London for a safe landing.
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Airbus begins retiring the Beluga fleet
This week, Airbus retired the first of five Beluga Super Transporters. Read more about the history of the original Beluga and see where the retiring aircraft will come to rest.
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UPS retires MD-11 fleet
UPS announced it will not return its MD-11 fleet to service. The operator made the decision in late 2025 and publicly confirmed it during its fourth quarter earnings presentation. The airline’s fleet of 26 MD-11s have been grounded since the November 4 crash of flight 2976 in Louisville.
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Planespotters paradise: the history of aviation in St Maarten
Famous for its low approach over Maho Beach, St Maarten is on every aviation enthusiasts bucket list. We take a look at the history of aviation in the Caribbean island.
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AVIATION PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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Delta’s LA28 livery A350 reflecting in San Juan.
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What happens when all the lavs stop working over the Pacific
A Philippine Airlines flight encountered a plumbing emergency mid-flight and the way the crew “solved” the problem is... well, you’ll see.
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Step-by-step instructions to build and set-up and ADS-B receiver
If you’ve been considering sharing flight data with Flightradar24, but have concerns it might be difficult, this video has step-by-step instructions for building and setting up a raspberry pi ADS-B receiver. And remember, sharing ADS-B data with us gets you a top tier Flightradar24 subscription!
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