Aviation Week MRO

Indian airlines are forecast to operate 786 aircraft in 2019 and only retire four aircraft.

How airlines can avoid expensive mistakes in planning engine maintenance while maximizing performance and controlling costs.

New MRO training program for U.S. military veterans, EASA approvals for two China-based MROs are highlights in News Briefs this month.

UK and EU companies should be preparing for a no-deal Brexit now.

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

Despite a poor image with the flying public, propeller-driven aircraft are more efficient than jets, and propeller technology is continuing to improve.

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.

British Airways’ first Airbus A350-1000 was withdrawn briefly from service Aug. 10 after an incident led to the aircraft being checked by engineering staff.

A Norwegian Boeing 787 flight departing from Rome had an apparent inflight engine failure.

The aim is to avoid delays and turn-backs with smarter inspections.

The touch-labor-driven needs of maintenance mean that it is less open to true technological disruption than other industries.

Aviation attorney sees problem with some repairs if the UK leaves the EU with a No-Deal Brexit.

Airline-MRO balances heavy checks on its own fleet with third-party work.

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.

Aigle Azur may be in a bit of trouble, including because of Flygscam?

On Aug. 5, Embry-Riddle started teaching 13 Marine Corps employees who will be transitioning out of the military A&P courses. Kenneth Witcher, dean of the university’s College of Aeronautics, discusses this new program, which will be followed up with a second one starting in December.

The peak summer months require airlines to optimize their maintenance planning, which must be done year-round.

How German/Turkish joint venture airline SunExpress successfully handles MRO for its widely dispersed route network.

Office of Inspector General report criticizes FAA monitoring of MRO providers’ drug and alcohol compliance programs.

EU, Mexico sign agreement to harmonize air transport regulations and standards.

United Technologies is partnering with nonprofit Girls Who Code to teach high school students about computer science opportunities within aerospace.

ATSG adds Boeing 767s for use by Omni Air and Amazon, among others.

De Havilland’s aircraft support network after Longview’s purchase of the company from Bombardier.

Singapore pays well, but restricts foreign hiring; Chinese mechanics do not roam, yet.