Aviation Week MRO

Expensive, short-term leased aircraft to replace the grounded Boeing 737 MAX resulted in further issues.
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Aircraft parts distribution is an underappreciated and vital element of the aerospace ecosystem that is rapidly consolidating
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Latecoere is working with AFI KLM E&M to bring faster inflight entertainment to Air France passengers.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The company will supply PW4000 parts for Japanese customers as it continues to grow its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.
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The relatively young age of aircraft such as the A319 is no barrier to becoming teardown candidates.
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A roundup of aviation aftermarket news from the week of Sept. 8-14.
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By James Pozzi
Leadership of OASES software developer will remain in place.
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By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Kevin Milligan, VP of corporate development at Contrail Aviation Support, talks part-out and leasing trends as the company experiences record growth.
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By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The airline is working to develop a training solution to improve mechanic proficiency without needing physical access to aircraft.
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Lisa Butters, Honeywell GoDirect Trade’s general manager, explains why she thinks e-commerce could finally take off in the aviation industry. GoDirectTrade, the e-commerce platform for new and used aircraft parts that went live in January, lists $500 million of parts—from 50-cent fasteners to multi-million aircraft engines.
Emerging Technologies

By James Pozzi
The independent engine specialist also expects to induct more than 100 CFM56 engines this year.
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Revima’s hydraulics dashboard can offer help in root cause troubleshooting.
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In 10 years, the in-service engine fleet in Asia-Pacific will reach nearly 28,000.
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Authority issues revised guidance for reporting defects, continues to pursue regulatory reform.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

According to the forecast, maintenance and engineering will see a 4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next two decades.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

The FAA removes Part 145 applicant “letter of compliance” directive from inspector guidance, industry pursues further regulatory alignment.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By James Pozzi
The engine giant has specialized in CFM56 and V2500 engine types and now adds the LEAP.
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Aircraft leasing's slow shift towards vertical integration took another step this week with Tokyo Century's decision to buy out California-based Aviation Capital Group.
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Rolls accelerates Trent blade swaps and alters risk modeling; Europe’s 2028 in-service engine fleet; Heston MRO grows Australasian footprint
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Horizon Air, an Alaska Airlines subsidiary, selected Embraer for heavy maintenance.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Singapore Airlines' Senior Vice President of Engineering Lau Hwa Peng talks about how the airline’s fleet growth is impacting maintenance planning.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Japan is home to major airlines Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways. Its MRO industry is less developed—but that’s changing.
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By James Pozzi
Ataturk Airport was home to a high level of MRO activity, much of it now being transferred to the new Instanbul Airport.
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By Kurt Hofmann
The carrier is trialing Donecle drones for completing significantly quicker autonomous checks of aircraft in its fleet.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The MRO looks to build its component repair and accessories business by adding Safe Aviation Solutions’ capabilities to its portfolio.
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