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Delta has announced a new fuel efficiency partnership to install “shark skin” riblets on its fleet of Boeing 767 aircraft.

Southwest expects to retrofit the interiors of more than 800 aircraft over eight months. These modifications are expected to begin on May 1.

The agency noted that undetected upper wing skin cracks could compromise the airplane’s structural integrity, potentially leading to loss of control.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stephanie Pope recently announced that the company has rolled out the last of its 787 aircraft undergoing “join verification.”

Amid a shortage of aviation maintenance technicians, organizations are working more closely with airlines to get these much-needed workers trained and hired.

British Airways has announced it will purchase the Boeing maintenance, repair and overhaul hangar at London Gatwick Airport.

The aircraft was arriving from Vancouver, British Columbia, with six crew members and 134 passengers on board. There were no injuries.

The Secretary of State’s first foreign visit included a stop at Aeroman, which provides services to several U.S. airlines.

The Delta Airbus A350-900 that collided with a CRJ-900 in September returned to service last week after undergoing repairs.

Despite the slowdown in some parts of airline hiring, there is steady demand for aircraft maintenance technicians throughout the industry.