Aviation Week MRO

The company has introduced a mobile application for its Boeing maintenance manuals and is pursuing similar technology for its Airbus fleet.

The aircraft OEM committed to using 3D printing for aircraft components five years ago, but the cost and time of parts redesigns remain challenges.

Interior Inspector allows cabin crew and mechanics to digitally log data about damage in passenger cabins.

The MRO provider’s Gonesse facility is adding on-site service center capability and AOG staff to meet growing EMEA demand.

The avionics upgrades specialist will perform flightdeck upgrades on a new customer’s Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft.

Part of the school’s $22 million expansion will include a new composites lab and paint barn to prepare students for changing skills demand within aviation maintenance.

Tablets are becoming a fixture in MRO operations, but how can their outdoor use be optimized in extreme temperatures?

Compared to its predecessor, the new dataloader features a more lightweight design, enhanced data security and a variety of power and connection options.

Engine OEM announced in February that it hoped to bring the number of grounded aircraft powered by the Trent 1000 down to single figures by the end of the year.

Why commercial aircraft fuel systems are strong candidates for modifications and updates.

Despite slowing of revenues, commercial engine repair demand remains strong for MRO business.

Stratasys and NCAMP have developed a new public domain database to simplify qualification of 3D printed parts for MROs and suppliers.

Agreement will see UK-headquartered company support engine MRO TEXL with parts supply.

The ownership of the company has been the subject of speculation for some time with its Chinese owners reportedly weighing up a sale of the business.

Olivier Mongenot, president of the landing gear and hydraulic component specialist, talks to James Pozzi about the latest developments at the company.

The Q Series aircraft regional support team will move near Johannesburg’s busiest airport to enhance support to operators in the region.

Beep Analytics is looking to corner the untapped market for an analytics platform targeted at supply chain performance.

Technicians will soon be able to identify and report defects on galleys, toilets and cabin crew seats—and potentially even cargo components—using AFI KLM E&M’s Air’Int software.

American Airlines is expanding its operation and is working on operational resiliency.

The avionics and aircraft engineering specialist is looking to add another facility to aid capacity growth in the U.S. and is nearing new STCs for two widebodies.

Aviation Week chats with student competitors at the 2019 Aerospace Maintenance Competition to find out what drew them to MRO and what’s on their technology wish lists.

The carrier plans to open the new station at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport in time for its busy summer travel season.

Students competing in the 2019 Aerospace Maintenance Competition share their perspectives on how the MRO industry can improve training and workforce recruitment.

The U.S. aftermarket specialist has teamed up with chemical giant BASF to distribute and service ozone and volatile organic compounds converters.

The repair specialist has unveiled a new facility in Greensboro, North Carolina and is looking to step up its composites repair output in the Americas.