Aviation Week MRO

Lufthansa Technik remains a key property in Lufthansa Group's portfolio, but the German conglomerate has not ruled out seeking an equity partnership.

AerFin says a shortage of high-pressure turbine (HPT) blades is extending CFM56 shop visits and increasing demand for spare engines.

About 110,000 aircraft that are in-service are owned by a lessor or financial institution.

ORIX Aviation announced its purchase of AerFin on Aug. 3, which follows a trend of lessors diversifying beyond traditional leasing. Aviation Week editors describe why and how this sector will likely evolve.

Japan Airlines has introduced a robotic aircraft-washing system at Tokyo Narita International, seeking to improve washing efficiency and reduce water consumption.

As AeroEngines Europe approaches, and engines remain a hot topic within the industry, this weeks #FlightFriday looks at the four main narrowbody powerplants, and their aircraft average monthly flight cycles.

StarFlyer secures a Leap spare engine lease to address supply challenges and ensure stable operations for its Airbus A320neo fleet over the next decade.

SR Technics is progressing the ramp-up of its recently opened engine facility in Bad Zurzach quicker than anticipated, with demand running at stronger levels than initially projected.

HAECO Group CEO Richard Sell shares how the company intends to leverage Vietnam’s local resources to create more than 1,000 jobs.

Heico continues to see strong demand for its commercial parts and services with no signs of a slowdown despite evidence that airlines are trimming capacity.

Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex is testing a system from Asylon that uses a drone paired with a quadrupedal robot to scan aircraft for damage.

DHL overtakes Qatar Airways to receive the first Mammoth 777-200LRMF as Qatar specifications delay delivery, with several freighters ready by year-end.

Mammoth Freighters delivers its first converted 777-200LRMF to Jetran for DHL, marking a milestone in its cargo conversion program.

The 13-week paid training program is modeled after MHIRJ’s success with developing aviation structures technicians in West Virginia.

Pratt & Whitney Canada resolves European Commission probe into turboprop engine practices by clarifying maintenance shop terms and removing restrictions.

Ahead of AeroEngines Europe, Aviation Week editors predict the five biggest questions industry will try to answer at the event.

FAA orders V2500 operators to replace HPC blades with new or reworked parts to address durability issues and prevent in-service incidents.

Private equity owned Barnes Aerospace said it acquired Jet AirWerks, a South Central Kansas specialist in CFM56, CF6 and CF34 engine component maintenance, repair and overhaul.

China Aircraft Leasing Group has partnered with HAECO to explore engine quick-turn opportunities in Hong Kong.

GlobalX leaders say the addition of younger Airbus A320s should reduce maintenance disruptions.

LATAM Airlines is using drones to more quickly transport small maintenance materials between its warehouse and workshops.

Asia Digital Engineering says heavy checks for older aircraft have dragged down turnaround times.

Airbus begins expanding its Belfast A220 wing facility to support production ramp-up to 13 aircraft per month by 2028, adding new infrastructure and jobs.

FL Technics LLC has expanded its approved line maintenance capabilities to include the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777, 787 and 737 MAX aircraft with Leap-1B engines.

Danish defense technology provider Terma says it has signed an agreement with Airbus targeting potential helicopter-related MRO work with an eye on future business opportunities in the country.