Aviation Week MRO

A gathering in Washington largely hyped for less U.S. airline maintenance outsourcing, saying FAA cannot adequately control foreign shops.

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group is now using 3D printing for complex tooling, parts manufacturing and ground-running equipment.

MRO demand combined with the global capacity crunch likely to present opportunities for independent providers.

The announced joint venture between Vietnam Airlines and ST Engineering will support the growing Vietnamese airlines.

Magnetic MRO raises equity that could lead its sole owner to become one of three.

The joint venture between ST Engineering Aerospace and Vietnam Airlines Engineering will begin operations soon at existing Vietnam Airlines maintenance facilities.

Company says aircraft parts and services buyers will be able to make comparisons between all sourcing options available to them.

Optomec says its LENS system can save cost and time while improving part quality.

Early results promising, according to artificial intelligence expert.

The legislation would require carriers to disclose more information about their maintenance activities to the public.

A few airlines participating in the Meet the Buyers session at ap&m on June 5 share what they are seeing.

The Scotland-based parts repair specialist’s new disassembly and service management business has announced its first customer.

Predictions for why next-generation aircraft and engines could prompt more airlines to outsource.

Rolls-Royce is expanding MRO capacity and repair capabilities for Trent 1000 and XWB engines.

Following the May 5 crash of an Aeroflot SSJ100, Yamal Airlines cancelled an aircraft order.

The technology is tipped as a useful training tool for maintenance technicians, but innovators believe this could be done in a more mobile way.

Following its announcement in October to collaborate with Robotic Skies, Boeing is to announce on June 4 an investment in the company.

Triumph says the new facility will help consolidate its interiors business under one roof and lay the groundwork to become a one-stop-shop for carriers.

Operators of nearly half of in-service Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will be ordered to inspect slat tracks and remove parts that may not meet production requirements.

The IFRS 16 accounting standard affects how airlines account for maintenance of aircraft on operating lease.

Pratt & Whitney reduces the life limit on some geared turbofan parts; FAA issues notice of proposed rulemaking.

The new hub will give general aviation operators more flexibility in tracking maintenance work performed on Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker aircraft.

The Serbian MRO plans to add new aircraft types to its maintenance capabilities in Southeast Europe.

Karolis Čepukas, accountable manager for Kaunas Aircraft Maintenance Services, Ryanair’s maintenance base in Lithuania, talks about servicing the Irish carrier’s expanding Boeing 737 fleet, which numbers 455 but is expected to grow to 585 by 2024. He also discusses the interaction between the airline’s bases.

Gogo will build a 5G network for aviation and says it will provide "easy upgrade paths" for existing customers.