Aviation Week MRO

By Alex Derber
MRO provider GMF AeroAsia looks to boost its sales after Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara extended a $405 million shareholder loan to Garuda Indonesia
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Embraer has opened its new MRO facility at Perot Field Alliance Airport and secured a maintenance contract with CommuteAir there.
Services & Support

By James Pozzi
International Airlines Group is to roll out an AI-powered tool across its airline fleets to determine the most effective maintenance schedules.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Werner Aero President and CEO Tony Kondo shares his plans to expand the company’s parts portfolio and global footprint.
Supply Chain

By Lee Ann Shay
The contract extension positions Revima to support Airbus’ newest narrowbody and widebody landing gears.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
Virgin Atlantic shares details about its technical and maintenance preparation for the Airbus A330-900neo as it phases out its A330-300s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
Aviation Propeller Service positions its new greenfield MRO as vehicle for growth of OEM-centric services.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Qatar Airways is working with industry partners to open new aircraft painting and inflight entertainment services facilities in Qatar.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay, Thierry Dubois, James Pozzi
Listen in as editors discuss the big MRO news from this year’s Paris Air Show, as well as what changed from the last time industry met in Le Bourget in 2023.
MRO Podcast

By Alex Derber
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance has committed to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for 10% of its engine testing,
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Middle Eastern cargo airline Texel Air has signed a memorandum of understanding to expand its MRO facilities at its Bahrain home base.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The NTSB is urging the FAA to ensure flight crews are aware of risks posed by a CFM International Leap-1B safety device that can cause smoke in the cockpit.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
A Delaware-based designated mechanic examiner has launched a business that provides FAA testing resources to students and schools.
Workforce & Training

By Sean Broderick
Enhanced inspections of Air India’s Boeing 787 fleet have turned up no findings that might help explain the June 12 fatal accident of Air India Flight 171.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By James Pozzi
ITP Aero has bolstered its commercial MRO footprint by joining the aftermarket network for Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan (GTF) engine program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
AFI KLM E&M is planning a CFM International Leap engine leasing joint venture and is finalizing test cell capabilities in Amsterdam and Paris.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Air France Industries-KLM Engineering & Maintenance is striving to develop more repairs to keep aircraft flying amid supply delays.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi, Christine Boynton, Sean Broderick
Editors discuss the recent Pratt & Whitney GTF engine upgrades and how GE Aerospace is utilizing technology to develop new engine inspection processes.
MRO Podcast

By Thierry Dubois
Boeing and Safran say they are pulling out all the stops to make spare parts readily available for operators.
Supply Chain

By Lee Ann Shay
French company Expliseat plans to launch a premium-class seat and expand its North American presence.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
AAR Corp. has funded several new aviation maintenance school initiatives and it is duplicating successful labor strategies across its network.
Workforce & Training

By Guy Norris
Rolls-Royce has received joint EASA and FAA certification for the first phase of a two-part durability enhancement package for the Trent 1000.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Daher, Tarmac Aerosave and Toray Advanced Composites have launched a joint program to recycle end-of-life parts made from thermoplastic composites.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By James Pozzi
ITP Aero expects most of its future aftermarket growth to be generated by commercial aviation activities and sees an opportunity in engine components repairs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
AerCap won its claim against its insurers for the loss of 116 aircraft and 23 engines leased to Russian airlines and not returned after the invasion of Ukraine.
Airlines & Lessors