Inside MRO

By Sean Broderick
The FAA has flagged a subset of Boeing MAX-family aircraft as needing post-production re-work after the manufacturer discovered a sealant was not applied to certain components during manufacturing.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
The market is growing quickly for both narrowbody and widebody passenger-to-freighter conversions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
Despite turmoil in 2020, how MRO sector looks poised to rebound in 2021.
Emerging Technologies

By Lee Ann Shay, Lindsay Bjerregaard, Chen Chuanren, James Pozzi
Examining the position of aviation aftermarket hubs by region.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Lengthy and expensive financial challenges, Rolls remains bullish about the long-term market for the Trent 1000. At the beginning of 2021, Aviation Week Fleet & MRO Forecast data estimate 770 of the Rolls-powered 787s will be in service.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Like most airlines across the world, Vueling has had to weather the challenges of the novel coronavirus in 2020 across all areas of its operation, including in its maintenance division.
Workforce & Training

By Michael Bruno
MRO and aftermarket assets are already prime targets for mergers and acquisitions, but dealmakers do not want to rush into a bad deal.
Supply Chain

By Sean Broderick
New cleaning procedures, unplanned downtime introduce safety issues, regulators warn.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Christian Klein
The new administration will likely bring changes in U.S. aviation policy, mostly still to be determined.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Craig Gottlieb
The separation of software from the assets it supports is raising challenges to sustainment operating models.
Supply Chain

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
A glimpse into some of the latest developments in aircraft and engine teardowns.
Supply Chain

Airlines will fly 60-70% fewer seat kilometers in 2020 compared to last year, but the numbers are slowly increasing. The China market is the outlier
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
The aviation paint industry is developing higher-performance coatings with reduced environmental impacts.
Aircraft & Propulsion

HIGHLIGHTS FAA Approves 737 MAX Changes The FAA’s finalization of required changes to the Boeing 737 MAX and its formal reversal of a flight ban if
MRO

By Lee Ann Shay
For airlines to recover from pandemic, they will need their aftermarket suppliers. But will they be ready?
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
While the pandemic has hit global air traffic, airlines operating ATRs are seeing improving utilization and faster recovery.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Snapshots of Aviation Week data on commercial aircraft and airline activity for recent months.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
As MRO becomes more reliant on the Internet of Things, providers must pay more attention to cybersecurity threats.
Emerging Technologies

By Sean Broderick
Slowdown in aircraft deliveries puts initial-provisioning material in play.
Supply Chain

James Richmond
MRO capabilities must be built in from the beginning for UAM to realize its potential.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Paint and coatings providers are expanding facilities, releasing innovative new products and leading the way in sustainability initiatives.
MRO

By Lee Ann Shay
American Airlines President Robert Isom shares his views on the Boeing 737 MAX return and how the airline is positioning itself for recovery.
MRO

By Sean Broderick
New master minimum equipment list for the MAX results in more no-go items.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Trends in the next generation of windows for business and commercial aircraft.
Emerging Technologies

Sarah MacLeod
Lessons of life applied to MRO oversight.
Safety, Ops & Regulation