Aviation Week MRO

A roundup of aviation aftermarket news announced during MRO Europe the week of Oct. 6-12.

It appears there was not consensus between the OEM’s customer support and services organization on the controversial fees.

Bruce Dickinson, owner of Caerdav, talks to James Pozzi at MRO Europe 2019 about why the company is setting up a new paint facility and how it will affect future business and workforce.

Virgin Atlantic selects Safran for thrust reverser MRO.

The aircraft manufacturer announced the new services contracts at MRO Europe on Wednesday (Oct. 16.)

Launch companies are currently finalizing their memorandums of understanding.

Private equity money has been pouring into the commercial aftermarket in recent years.

Airbus and Delta Air Lines form a “digital alliance” for mixed fleet predictive maintenance.

EasyJet finds the equalized checks only work well for a certain period of time.

The airline confirmed in a statement that all A220 engines will undergo a “comprehensive inspection.”

The widebody aircraft maintenance facility is scheduled to re-open early next year and will focus mainly on modifications work.

The new APU repair facility will enable it to nearly double its capacity.

Big changes in seasonal demand are putting strain on MROs in Europe.

The company has acquired ATE’s painting site in Chateauroux and is planning new painting hangars in Budapest.

Boeing's decision to maintain 737 Max production rates at a certain level a help to the engine manufacturer.

Digitalization is disrupting the aviation maintenance industry.

Plans for a new hangar follow the purchasing of new land at Jasionka Airport.

Strengthening demand for used serviceable materials on older engines has led to higher prices.

A roundup of aviation aftermarket news from the week of Oct. 6-12.

Operators have found some cracks on Boeing 737NGs following seven-day inspection period.

Fraser Currie, Joramco’s chief commercial officer, talks about the 12-month process to gain a new quality certification, its new capabilities and the outlook for the next year.

The parties entered into a contract that will see Lufthansa Technik’s Shenzhen facility eventually repair Meggitt components.

AAR recently started a one-year trial with a Donecle drone, which is part of a bigger digital strategy.

The MRO is delving into Wi-Fi retrofitting in anticipation of Russian carriers more widely adopting the technology in the near future.

Airbus' proposed royalty fee structure for MRO invoice has aftermarket providers around the world very concerned.