Aviation Week MRO

A more open-minded approach from the industry’s regulators is being seen towards the use of digital in maintenance operations.

This paper discusses four key focus areas for manufacturers looking to capitalize on Aerospace & Defense 4.0.

MRO is under the microscope following the Boeing 737 MAX problems and controversy over foreign repair stations and drug and alcohol testing.

At the end of the year 2029, the overall worldwide commercial MRO market is projected to produce almost $107 billion in maintenance requirements.

More mobile maintenance anticipated for engines and aircraft to reduce shop visits and ground times.

The airline is already using iPads and has plans for other digital tools in its maintenance operation.

Approval for the Beijing site covers multiple Boeing and Airbus aircraft.

A roundup of aviation aftermarket news from the week of Nov. 24-30.

IATA moves to shave paper costs, IBA sees waste in excess MRO too.

Combination should yield three million man-hours of annual airframe work.

MROs are increasing their digital capabilities through new investments.

This month's Dubai Airshow saw Sanad Aerotech make a string of major announcements. CEO Mansoor Janahi talks to James Pozzi about this year's consolidation and its belief in OEM partnerships.

The British OEM had previously used Hanwha as a supplier for engine casings but is now deepening their relationship.

Services include off-wing maintenance support, on-wing services and technical support for the narrowbody aircraft.

Software providers are increasingly looking to add paperless workflows for smaller aviation companies.

Approval includes line and base maintenance services on the Russian-made aircraft.

The Indian airline was ordered by the country's regulator to replace older, unmodified versions of the PW1100G.

MRO activity in Asia and the Middle East dominates sector news, as IATA releases cost data.

Cooperation includes Lufthansa Technik and Etihad Airways Engineering.

The consultancy says unplanned MRO could save $10 billion, inventories $800 million, paper costs $400 million.

The Dubai-based airline is testing tech logs in-house.

Changing mission types and preferences among airlines and passengers are challenging narrowbody interior perceptions.

Fifty-four carriers representing quarter of MRO spend report.

The robotic specialist is partnering with NDT Solutions to add non-destructive testing capability to its aircraft inspection robots.

More than 1,675 new-build narrowbody aircraft are projected to be delivered around the world by 2020.