Aviation Week MRO

Easy interfaces are key to efficient exploitation of analytic and predictive tools.

John “Ed” Boyington Jr., Vertex Aerospace’s CEO, talks about the company’s first year in operation since L-3 Technologies sold it to American Industrial Partners—integrating with Crestview and TCS, expanding internationally and becoming a full services aftermarket sustainment company with more than $1 billion in revenues. Before the sale, he was president of L-3 Vertex Aerospace. He retired from the U.S. Navy as rear admiral.

Following its acquisition of Siemens electric aircraft propulsion activities earlier this year, Rolls-Royce has taken another step towards greener engines via a joint research project with Norwegian carrier Wideroe.

A new patented product protects against damage risks associated with traditional methods of moving engines around MRO facilities.

U.S. carriers will be near the goal, European airlines will miss it, and Canadian carriers will get mandate.

A new hangar and workshop in Norwich are set for completion by August next year.

The Russian carrier will use Avionica’s mini Quick Access Recorders to streamline maintenance and improve data collection.

The Russian MRO has obtained approval for the Embraer aircraft from Bermuda’s regulator.

Unresolved Brexit items include issues involving costs and delays of customs, possible taxes on goods movement and challenges in building the stocks necessary to handle border delays.

Cathay Pacific Airways is investigating how multiple oxygen bottles were emptied on board two of its aircraft while on the ground in Toronto.

The OEM has just opened a new service center in Appleton and is working to complete construction on four more new or expanded facilities in the U.S. and UK.

Over the next decade, the commercial aircraft fleet in-service is expected to increase at a cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8%.

Roughly one-fifth of military aircraft operated by the U.S. Defense Department will be equipped for automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast Out by the FAA’s January 2020 compliance date.

The importance of getting engine support right.

LEOs and MEOs could attract new connectors and switchers.

Young Greek airline gets better performance from its own fleet than the wet-leased aircraft.

Operators of Engine Alliance GP7200-powered Airbus A380s are set for a new round of inspections.

The carrier is the first to receive Transport Canada approval to use RAAS software for totally paperless maintenance operations.

Rhinestahl CTS sets up local engine tooling supply chain for GE Celma as the Brazilian MRO ramps up LEAP capabilities.

China and Singapore have reached an agreement covering mutual recognition and oversight of MRO providers in either country.

Southwest Airlines' income was hit by the MAX grounding, but its unit revenue and load factor rose.

Engine owners could gain by exploiting their own engines for parts.

The Latin American line maintenance market in 2020 will be worth about $4 billion.

Blockchain is one solution touted for aircraft transfers but adoption will depend on specific regions and regulatory bodies.

Excluding work for its parent, the MRO department contributed 10% of total revenues for the Air France-KLM group.