Aviation Week’s Lee Ann Shay and Lufthansa Technik’s Johannes Bussmann discuss changes over the past 20 years, emerging trends and the future of MRO before he leaves the company at the end of this month.
Avionics and software specialist Flyht says aspiring A320 operator Coral Jet is the launch customer of its third-generation avionics platform, while a previous version is about to enter service on China Express ARJ21s.
Jet Support Services Inc. (JSSI) has launched a new business unit, JSSI Maintenance Software, to integrate its portfolio of aircraft maintenance tracking and maintenance, repair and overhaul software products.
The FAA has changed its stance on whether U.S. repair stations can comply with current U.S-EU bilateral guidance by validating new parts intended for installation on EU-registered aircraft.
As the fleet ages through mid-decade, new maintenance demand created by initial shop visits and overhauls will help offset the loss of work that any retirement surge will bring.
The Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance explains how design and production organizations working under separate modification contracts can cooperate efficiently.