Aviation Week MRO

In the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic, Eirtech Aviation Services CEO Niall Cunningham talks to James Pozzi about how the company has adjusted

Two U.S.-based aftermarket companies are to merge and operate as one entity after the completion of a dual acquisition facilitated by investment

Although airlines may start poaching grounded aircraft for USM, older narrowbodies and cargo aircraft provide hopeful prospects.

India has put in place some of the most severe economic, travel and aviation restrictions in the world to combat coronavirus. The strictness has

Leased engines could be more attractive to cash conscious airlines operating in a post-COVID-19 world.

20 years ago, the widebody engine fleet was dominated by the CF6, but due to newer programs entering into service, that has changed over two decades

Because landing gear maintenance is based on calendar time, and not flight hours or schedules, this is a bright spot in Revima’s business. The MRO has

The MRO is working on supplemental type certificates to convert all major commercial aircraft types into auxiliary freighters.

According to official figures, Russia has not been much affected by coronavirus so far, with only eight deaths per million reported by April 30

In just a matter of months, the outbreak of COVID-19 has likely reshaped the commercial aviation industry for years to come. As it stands, more than

Before the coronavirus pandemic hit, the engine overhaul segment was as strong as any vertical market in commercial aviation.

Over the past 20 years, the CFM56 and V2500 have dominated the narrowbody engine segment while the widebody fleet has been defined by the rise of the

Although the recent breakup of the Embraer-Boeing commercial aviation JV was not a favorable outcome for the Brazilian manufacturer, prospects for the

A roundup of aviation aftermarket news from the week of April 26-May 2, 2020.

commercial engine maintenance business increased by 4% from €385.6 million to €399.3 million.

Sales of the MRO arm, its frequent flyer programme and its in-flight catering service could net the flag carrier around $2.4 billion.

Airbus A220 operators are being urged to monitor Pratt & Whitney PW1500G low-pressure compressor (LPC) operating performance following a mandated upgrade to full authority digital electronic control (FADEC) to prevent compressor stalls.

Boeing’s company-wide target of reducing its staff by 16,000 will hit its Global Services (BGS) even harder, with cuts in the company’s support

The overstock includes 9,000 line items valued at $10 million, which AvAir will provide for exchange and sales.

A change in repair service priorities during the downturn could benefit lessors.

Southwest Airlines remains committed to the Boeing 737 MAX but will stretch out planned deliveries and accelerate retirements of an undetermined

Despite a more than 50% expected drop in MRO spend this year, analysts expect the market to rebound and continue robust growth.

The independent MRO has added technical training capability and is taking advantage of new opportunities in the face of the novel coronavirus.

Ask the Editors: Chief Editor-MRO Lee Ann Shay answers.

While demand for business and military MRO remains strong, commercial and component MRO are seeing major disruptions.