Inside MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Maintaining NOAA’s ‘Hurricane Hunter’ aircraft requires advance planning, frequent inspections and some very unique travel.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Aviation Technical Services executives say the move was difficult, but they already are reaping the benefits.
Workforce & Training

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
How new connectivity technologies are enabling enhanced communication services regardless of satellite orbit positions.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Guy Norris
A consortium in Spain led by ITP Aero is researching and developing the country’s first hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft engine.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Henry Canaday
A growing number of MROs and OEMs are using additive manufacturing to expand design freedom and improve replacement parts.
Emerging Technologies

By Chen Chuanren
With China’s reopening in January, what is in store for MRO?
Workforce & Training

By Lee Ann Shay
Delta TechOps chief executive discusses plans for post-pandemic MRO ramp-up.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The agency is considering requiring SMS for repair stations, and the NTSB is convinced they would be beneficial.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Aircraft paint providers are adding new facilities, capabilities for new aircraft types and growing their global customer base.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
Luiz Mauad, Eve’s vice president of services and fleet operation, discusses the development of eVTOLs—including maintenance expectations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Although commercial air traffic has recovered, Latin American MROs continue to deal with supply chain and workforce challenges.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick, Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi
How OEMs are ramping up aftermarket support as air carriers struggle to meet resurgent demand.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
How MROs are adapting to deal with supply chain disruptions and related shortages.
Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
The company is focusing on the retrofit market as the easiest path to market for its electric propulsion units.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Claus Bauer, head of technical fleet management, discusses the airline’s maintenance strategy for the post-pandemic service ramp-up.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The newly updated European aviation safety plan is a reflection of the complex and increasingly important human-machine interface’s role in reducing risk.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Next-gen airborne waste and water systems aim to make problematic plumbing on aircraft more manageable.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Component MROs are expanding facilities and acquiring new businesses to grow capabilities.
Marketplace

By Henry Canaday
As demand for freighters continues to grow, cargo conversion specialists are offering new options, including for smaller aircraft types.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Prachi Patel
Emirates’ cabin upgrade project marks the beginning of a long-term effort to modernize the inflight experience.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Lee Ann Shay
Recent airline financial data shows MRO costs increasing, and that trend is likely to continue.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Why some Middle Eastern airlines are moving to in-source more of their maintenance requirements.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
New-generation cabin air conditioning systems are advancing reliability, air quality and sustainability.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Lee Ann Shay
David Neeleman’s latest airline, Breeze Airways, is expanding its fleet and operations. Its president, Tom Doxey, provides details.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The FAA’s phased upgrade aligns with voluntary delays put in place by wireless companies.
Maintenance & Training