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Aviation Week & Space Technology - Inside MRO, April 2024

VOL. 186 NO. 3 April 08, 2024
LATAM Airlines aircraft at airport
Credit: LATAM Airlines

MAINTENANCE CHECK

AAR’s facility in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
article

Could AAR’s Purchase Of Triumph Be An Industry Harbinger?

Apr 05, 2024
AAR’s purchase of Triumph addresses two of the top problems of the MRO industry.

CONTRACTS

Two people standing by engine
article

Inside MRO News Briefs And Contracts For April 2024

Apr 01, 2024
New MRO facilities and joint ventures are highlights of this month’s News Briefs and Contracts.

SAFETY & REGULATORY

aircraft tires
article

FAA Rules Aside, U.S. Shops Prepare For SMS

Apr 01, 2024
Though the FAA may or may not require safety management systems for repair stations, the issue is moot for the largest shops.
Boeing aircraft
article

Opinion: Boeing Debacle Highlights Need For Fully Integrated SMS

Apr 02, 2024
ARSA argues leadership changes at the FAA and Boeing have overcomplicated safety policies and procedures for the workforce.

DATA TOOL

workers in MRO facility
article

MRO Labor Projections For The Americas Based On Fleet Renewal

Apr 03, 2024
Aviation Week projects that North and Latin America commercial MRO labor expenditures will top $46.8 billion through 2033.

AIRLINE INSIGHT

Delta Air Lines aircraft
article

Delta TechOps’ New President Discusses Strategy

Apr 05, 2024
John Laughter, who became Delta TechOps’ president in October 2023, speaks with Aviation Week about his outlook for the MRO organization.

OPERATIONS

Aircraft nose
article

Are Airlines Bringing Maintenance Closer To Home

Apr 05, 2024
In choosing local or distant maintenance, airlines must consider additional downtime and transport costs, among other factors.
Lufthansa Technik MRO facility
article

Lufthansa Technik Targets Capacity Growth In Investment Drive

Apr 02, 2024
The MRO plots its path to exceeding €10 billion in revenue by 2030.

SUPPLY CHAIN

aircraft engine
article

Effort To Mitigate Parts Fraud Is Underway

Apr 04, 2024
Coalition is tackling thorny area of fraud in aviation parts supply chain.
Repair shop interior
article

USM Specialists Mull Options To Improve Parts Traceability

Apr 01, 2024
After a recent counterfeit parts scandal, USM specialists are looking at control and traceability mechanisms.
DASI facility interior
article

Calling For A Spot Market For Aircraft Spares

Apr 02, 2024
DASI sees the aviation parts market evolving to include spot markets.

WORKFORCE

PSA Airlines Virtual 360 Aircraft tool
article

Training Hurdles Hinder MRO’s Workforce Pipeline Efforts

Apr 05, 2024
Obstacles to technician training and certification are holding back the industry’s workforce pipeline potential.

ENGINES

article

Engine MRO: Where’s The New Capability?

Apr 04, 2024
A look at where new commercial aftermarket engine capabilities are being added around the world.
Trent XWB engine
article

Rolls-Royce Targets Capacity Ramp-Ups

Mar 29, 2024
How civil aerospace aftermarket demand is driving its investment in its services network.
article

UK CAA Selects Partners To Pave Way For Hydrogen

Mar 05, 2024
The UK CAA launched the challenge in November 2023 to help exploit the potential of hydrogen as a zero-emission aviation fuel.
CAeS
article

Cranfield Unveils Hydrogen Islander Design Details

Mar 07, 2024
CAeS has released details of the finalized hydrogen fuel cell packing design it is developing for flight tests on a modified Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander.

AIRCRAFT

Deutsche Aircraft
article

Deutsche Aircraft Plans Enhanced Aftermarket D328 Support

Apr 02, 2024
The manufacturer aims to use digital tools and technologies to enhance maintenance support for customers.

REGIONAL

Three men talking at MRO Middle East
article

Talking Points From MRO Middle East 2024

Apr 04, 2024
The state of affairs for aftermarket growth and navigating current market challenges in the region.

MRO CHAT

Justin O’Donnell, technical director at Riyadh Air
article

Saudi Startup Riyadh Air Establishing In-house Maintenance Operation

Apr 03, 2024
Justin O’Donnell, Riyadh Air technical director, speaks to Aviation Week about the startup airline’s MRO plans.

ENGINEERED

MTU techs with engine
article

Turbine Blade OEMs Seek Better Durability And Efficiency

Apr 05, 2024
OEMs are designing turbine blades to be more resilient in harsh environments and at high temperatures.

MARKETPLACE

Sikorsky helicopter
article

Helicopter MRO Segment Sees Capability Expansions

Apr 01, 2024
Specialists are adding new services, growing their global footprint and signing new customers.

VIEWPOINT

women technicians
article

Opinion: MRO Leadership Should Champion Women Technicians

Apr 03, 2024
Moving the needle on the sector’s gender imbalance will require leadership to prioritize inclusivity and respect in the hangar.