Aviation Week MRO

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.

The UK’s relationship with the European Union has effected small to mid-size businesses bearing the brunt of uncertainty.

Several UK-based airlines offer third-party MRO, ranging from worldwide services to specialized repairs for local carriers.

AeroDynamic Advisory’s Jonas Murby argues that consolidation of heavy MRO in Europe would benefit both customers and providers.

Deal or no deal, the parts and MRO provider says it is set up to deal with the UK’s impending exit from the European Union.

Tips for how airlines can better plan cost-effective engine shop visits.

The top 5 component ATA chapters within the European region throughout the 10-year period will capture nearly 45% of the component market in Europe.

How central maintenance systems solutions are probing deeper into data rich resources.

Maintenance partnerships and predictive maintenance are changing the landscape for engine repairs.

As aircraft coatings products evolve, MRO providers add capabilities to handle new applications and increase efficiency.

As a relative newcomer to the UK’s competitive aviation aftermarket, Morson Aircraft Engineering Services is looking at technology to retain a competitive advantage.

GMF AeroAsia is adding hangars, subsidiaries and staff to ramp up for additional airframe and engine maintenance.

Lufthansa-GE JV gaps good labor market with attractive rates and good logistics

Some airlines are keeping older aircraft around, but not enough to offset the many missing MAXs.

Spirit Airlines expects to save $19 million over an eight-year cycle by changing its maintenance program.

Although automating aircraft maintenance will probably be a gradual process--aircraft production should see much faster gains.

A roundup of aviation aftermarket news from the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 5.

Scott Wells, director of Morson Aircraft Engineering Services (MAES), talks to James Pozzi about its line station additions and plans to expand services.

Asia-Pacific and other emerging markets continue to dominate news about MRO contracts.