Aviation Week MRO

By Sean Broderick
Pat Shanahan is committed to eliminating disruptions at Spirit, saying: “The mindset I have is that we can be zero defects. We can eliminate all defects."
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
Airlines, lessors, MROs, OEMs and parts traders are facing a sliding scale of challenges in the engine aftermarket.
Supply Chain

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The startup is beta testing its system to reduce the risk of damaging aircraft during ground movement with 50 companies, including MROs and FBOs.
Emerging Technologies

By Swaati Ketkar
As a part of the deal, HAL will produce CFM Leap engine parts for Safran Aircraft Engines Bangalore facilities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Both GE and Safran pushed through high-single-digit spares price hikes in August, executives confirmed on recent earnings calls.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
The Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) Istanbul site is the German company's ninth conversion modification site globally.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
With engine overhaul turn times drifting outwards, business is booming for providers of alternative solutions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Engine inspections to begin in January 2024 will take place in phases, and 25 aircraft will be taken out of service in the January-February period.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Aftermarket companies at MRO Europe discuss impacts from inflation and potential global investment opportunities.
MRO

By Sean Broderick
CFM said that it has reviewed all documentation turned over by AOG Technics following a UK court order issued in early October.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
Aviation Week speaks with newly appointed Aero Norway CEO Neil Russell on the sidelines of MRO Europe about his business priorities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
How SR Technics is ramping up operations for new-generation engine types and planning to reduce CO2 emissions across its global network.
MRO

By Bill Carey
De Havilland Canada has selected Universal Avionics as the lead supplier of integrated flight decks for its line of firefighting aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Brian Everstine
The global approach to MRO of the F-35 needs to be a model for other weapons as the Pentagon looks to co-develop and co-produce critical systems, the DOD says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Engine removals caused a higher-than-normal cancellation rate for Hawaiian early in the third quarter, CEO Peter Ingram said.
Airlines & Lessors

By Rob Hall
Air Canada is opting for Boeing 787-10s after canceling its 777F order but could still convert some of its 777s that will soon retire from passenger service.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Pratt and Whitney’s PW1000G-family inspection program is stabilizing and will soon include engines that power the Airbus A220 and Embraer E2.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
Panelists at MRO Europe highlighted techniques and opportunities to reduce aftermarket turnaround time for repairs.
MRO Europe

By James Pozzi
Test capability adds to existing hospital shop visit services at the facility.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
The new program partners with the U.S. Army Reserve and three MRO schools to give students direct pathway to airline jobs.
Workforce & Training

By Matthew Fulco
The commercial aviation aftermarket performed strongly in the third quarter, several new research reports show.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
EasyJet has completed a fuel- and noise-reducing retrofit program which means Airbus’s Descent Profile Optimization technology is now in place across its fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By James Pozzi
The Spanish flag carrier will roll out airspace L bins on its A320neo fleet from early 2025.
MRO Europe

By James Pozzi, Sean Broderick, Lindsay Bjerregaard, Daniel Williams
Aviation Week MRO experts share their observations and insights gained from the 25th edition of MRO Europe which took place this week in Amsterdam.
MRO Europe

By Sean Broderick
Pratt & Whitney is targeting late 2023 for publishing the next phase of its PW1100G inspection program.
Aircraft & Propulsion