Aviation Week MRO

Canadian and EASA regulators took a step to mutually recognizing component approved maintenance organizations.

To address new technologies and drones, EASA reshapes its rulemaking priorities

NTSB advocates greater attention to addressing human factors issues, such as fatigue, for MRO workers.

Southwest's daily out-of-service aircraft count jumped from its normal range of 15-20 to more than 60 about three weeks ago.

The MRO provider has signed new contracts with Aeroflot, AirBridgeCargo Airlines and Ural Airlines covering Airbus and Boeing component support.

Administrators KPMG looking to store third-party aircraft at the hangars during sale process.

Rolls-Royce has said it hopes the number of Boeing 787s grounded by Trent 1000 problems can drop to single figures by year-end.

Agreement covers the introduction of Honeywell manufactured commercial auxiliary power units and helicopter engine services in Abu Dhabi.

Turboprop maker is looking to strengthen flight safety awareness and accident prevention activities in the continent.

GE's Connected FMS will begin testing on a Miami Air International Boeing 737-800 in the coming weeks.

Toulouse-based company says positioning, other features ensure precision and safety.

100% buyout of the Dutch line maintenance provider gives Magnetic MRO a foothold in the widebody aircraft segment.

Like many airlines across the world, the Tajikistan-based carrier must develop its own talent to strengthen base services.

Electronic technical logs are becoming increasingly common but concerns persist over big data exploitation.

One third of the airline's mainline fleet to be upgraded by early 2020.

The U.S. airline has commenced construction of a new MRO facility in Los Angeles.

British engine maker hopeful that the number of Boeing 787s grounded by engine issues could drop to single figures by the end of 2019.

Operational emergency declaration spreads to fifth station as aircraft out-of-service count remains high.

The MRO provider is using handheld 3D scanners to measure lavatory components and design new ones for the refurbishment of TUI’s Boeing 767-300 fleet.

The robotic system, which Xyrec says can reduce time in the paint shop from 16 days to 5 days, is one of multiple aerospace-related robots being showcased at ZAL Innovation Days 2019.

David Wells, head of engineering at the Jetstar Group in Australia, talks about how the airline developed virtual reality maintenance training—a first in Australia. So far the carrier has rolled it out for Boeing 787 and Airbus A320 training and has seen shorter than expected immersive learning periods, about 30 minutes compared to 3- 3.5 hours.

The fully integrated tests mark the finale of the Advanced Low-Pressure System (ALPS) technology demonstration program.

Repair unit of GKN Aerospace expects FAA validation of both EASA STCs to follow later in Q1 2019.

The agreement is more about transparency than a change to CFM’s aftermarket policies.

SynapseMX’s new cloud platform seeks to help carriers solve the headaches of unscheduled maintenance through artificial intelligence and better team coordination rather than through hiring of more technicians.