BIG AVIATION REPORT

Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 08:00:49 MT

SIMPLE FLYING · AIRLINES

ROLLS-ROYCE JUST TRIPLED THE TIME BETWEEN BOEING 787 ENGINE OVERHAULS WITH 1 BLADE REDESIGN...

A severe lack of durability led to expensive, premature overhauls, and 787s were grounded as the list of engines needing work grew.

SCOTT: Ask what this does to pairings, the MEL, and the jumpseat. Press releases are written for investors. You fly the leftover.

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