Aviation Week MRO

FlighPath plans to soon introduce online and virtual training coming for mechanics.
MRO

Transport Canada issued an airworthiness directive mandating inspection of fuel feed tubes that can be chafed by a clamp.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

APOC Aviation quickly raises $2.6 million to help it buy airframes for part out.
MRO

By James Pozzi
The aircraft OEM committed to using 3D printing for aircraft components five years ago, but the cost and time of parts redesigns remain challenges.
MRO

However, Westjet has not yet selected a maintenance provider for the 10 Boeing 787-9s it has on order.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Flatirons says it has worked with the top 10 U.S. airlines and many other airlines and MROs on its applications to simplify technical documentation management and distribution.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Interior Inspector allows cabin crew and mechanics to digitally log data about damage in passenger cabins.
MRO

Local mechanic resources are very thin and hard to increase for Solomon Airlines in the South Pacific.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Lufthansa Technik is expanding its Mobile Engine Services to adapt to shop capacity constraints, build revenue and save customers money. Clemens Geercken, Lufthansa Technik’s head of product sales engine services, North America, explains how these mobile services are different than classic on-wing or shop visits.
MRO

As part of its restructuring, Asiana is retiring older aircraft and expanding its investment in spare parts and engines.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The MRO provider’s Gonesse facility is adding on-site service center capability and AOG staff to meet growing EMEA demand.
MRO

Bombardier plans to sell its aerostructures facilities in Belfast and Morocco, but what's not clear is what happens to the CRJ and its aftermarket potential.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The avionics upgrades specialist will perform flightdeck upgrades on a new customer’s Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Part of the school’s $22 million expansion will include a new composites lab and paint barn to prepare students for changing skills demand within aviation maintenance.
Workforce & Training

FedEx, which uses smart IT and its own logistics tools to manage inventory, sees blockchain as a next step.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

HAECO is starting to implement AMOS MRO software at its Hong Kong headquarters.
MRO

Will airlines realistically be able to achieve the projected growth targets and meet emissions requirements?
Safety, Ops & Regulation

The low-cost carrier intends to almost double its fleet and is adding new MRO software to cover its in-house maintenance operations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

EASA's new proposed Safety Management System rule could have a broad impact on the global industry. Comments are due by mid-July.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Running a smooth CFM56 Operation does not come without challenges. Critical operations and maintenance saves time and can bring several benefits
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Tablets are becoming a fixture in MRO operations, but how can their outdoor use be optimized in extreme temperatures?
Emerging Technologies

MRO business was the highlight of the airline group's recent first quarter results.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Compared to its predecessor, the new dataloader features a more lightweight design, enhanced data security and a variety of power and connection options.
Emerging Technologies

TC MRO has been a leader in commercial, military and industrial MRO for over 36 years; performing maintenance on jet engine components and accessories
MRO

Collins Aerospace Systems will announce later today that it is introducing a four-year aviation maintenance technician apprenticeship program that includes college and on-the-job training.
MRO