News / 'Inappropriate' maintenance records add to NCA's troubles as freighters are grounded

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Transpacific and Japanese shippers are likely to face a significant shortage of air freight capacity this week after 11 747 freighters were grounded on Saturday.

Japanese airline Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) suspended all operations after government inspectors uncovered “inappropriate” maintenance records at its Narita hub.

In a statement, NCA said it expected the suspension to be in place for “at least one week” while inspections are conducted.

“We found one inappropriate maintenance record concerning lubricating oil supply to the aircraft parts at Narita ...