Aviation Week MRO

Singapore Airlines' Senior Vice President of Engineering Lau Hwa Peng talks about how the airline’s fleet growth is impacting maintenance planning.

Japan is home to major airlines Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways. Its MRO industry is less developed—but that’s changing.

Ataturk Airport was home to a high level of MRO activity, much of it now being transferred to the new Instanbul Airport.

The carrier is trialing Donecle drones for completing significantly quicker autonomous checks of aircraft in its fleet.

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

Surachai Piencharoensak, Thai Airways’s executive vice president, technical department, speaks about 787s, digitalization needs and RFPs.

The MRO begins line maintenance for All Nippon Airways in Perth following recent Japan Civil Aviation Bureau approval.

The airline is adding 400 jobs in Tulsa to meet growing maintenance demand as it prepares for its first Boeing 787 visits next month.

Hi Fly becomes the first A330neo wet-lease operator as it takes delivery of the aircraft type from Air Lease Corporation.

The German MRO is gearing up for maintenance services on the CFM International Leap engine.

The independent MRO provider is looking to establish a line maintenance operation at the recently opened airport.

A new patented product protects against damage risks associated with traditional methods of moving engines around MRO facilities.

The Russian carrier will use Avionica’s mini Quick Access Recorders to streamline maintenance and improve data collection.

The Russian MRO has obtained approval for the Embraer aircraft from Bermuda’s regulator.

The OEM has just opened a new service center in Appleton and is working to complete construction on four more new or expanded facilities in the U.S. and UK.

Operators of Engine Alliance GP7200-powered Airbus A380s are set for a new round of inspections.

The carrier is the first to receive Transport Canada approval to use RAAS software for totally paperless maintenance operations.

Rhinestahl CTS sets up local engine tooling supply chain for GE Celma as the Brazilian MRO ramps up LEAP capabilities.

Blockchain is one solution touted for aircraft transfers but adoption will depend on specific regions and regulatory bodies.

FACC has partnered with STAECO to market its MRO services in the country, which is seeing a rise in fleet share and MRO demand.

American initially filed its motion for a preliminary injunction May 20, alleging the slowdown amounted to an illegal strike under the Railway Labor Act.

The wheel and brake specialist has been driving digitalization across its network of MRO shops since last year.

Last month, Lithuanian MRO FL Technics announced it was looking at virtual reality training to help with technical training. Žilvinas Lapinskas, CEO of the maintenance provider, discusses what it hopes to gain from exploring the technology.

The MRO is significantly growing its training program and targeting new demographics to meet increasing workforce demand.

Large deployments of Mixed Reality in MRO could come quite soon.