Inside MRO

Many things in the MRO industry are in flux.

As airlines struggle with hundreds of out-of-service aircraft, Pratt & Whitney is working to ease the inevitable pain.

The newest PW1000G network shop comes online at a key time for the geared turbofan program.

While OEMs and independent MROs are enjoying high demand from older engines running longer, maintenance capacity and material supply are struggling to keep up.

In response to consumer spending trends, several airlines reduce capacity despite strong aftermarket demand amid struggles for aircraft and OEMs.

Chris Raymond discusses his plans for the airframer’s aftermarket business with Inside MRO.

Manufacturers are adding new products and capabilities for better integration and cloud access.

JAL’s senior director of maintenance corporate planning and finance talks with Inside MRO’s James Pozzi.

Specialists are adjusting repair strategies for newer, more efficient and technologically advanced units.

As artificial intelligence gains traction in the sector, experts are considering the best deployment strategies for effective maintenance planning.

SIA Engineering Co. expects growth in the Asia-Pacific region and artificial intelligence to accelerate business opportunities.

The updates would be the second major changes in two years to International Aviation Safety Assessment policy.

Aviation Week Network projects there will be least 15,450 engines in 2033 from just over 10,080 in 2024.

To meet regulatory requirements for safety management systems, repair stations will need a layered approach.

Resource Group’s director of operations outlines the importance of compliance in MRO labor supply as more companies turn to temporary hiring pipelines.

Israel Aerospace Industries’ recent Leap 1A approval opens the doors to more next-generation narrowbody engine MRO activity.

The company’s Bay of Excellence initiative blends “the Japanese continuous improvement mindset and American and Canadian ingenuity.”

New MRO facilities and approvals are highlights of this month’s News Briefs and Contracts.

Efforts are growing to develop Africa’s MRO capabilities, but cost pressures across the continent are slowing progress.

Modern winglet designs are improving fuel efficiency, extending range and cruising altitudes.

An expanding helicopter fleet will drive an increase in MRO demand over the next decade.

The regional carrier has created a new technical services team focused on driving improved reliability and safety.

Artificial intelligence technology developers are boosting functionality and growing their customer base in the MRO market.

True safety management systems must be integrated into existing requirements instead of piled on top of other programs.

Rolls-Royce has begun flight tests of a major upgrade to the Trent 1000 engine powering some Boeing 787s.