Inside MRO

HIGHLIGHTS Spirit AeroSystems Expands MRO Through Acquisition Wichita aerostructures giant Spirit AeroSystems secured a 45% cash discount from

A tale of two balance sheets: A potential TransDigm acquisition of Triumph shows how COVID-19 crisis could alter mid-tier aftermarket parts provider landscape.

Remote inspections, virtual training and digital tools are gaining traction as a way to address maintenance challenges during COVID-19.

How Malaysia Airlines is adapting its MRO during the pandemic and stepping up its digitalization efforts.

Aircraft cabins could look different after the COVID-19 pandemic because of various engineering innovations underway.

The current decade is likely to see some major innovations in composites technology, particularly with respect to recyclability and manufacturing

Challenges in rolling out ETL software have slowed its adoption, but providers say the benefits outweigh any implementation difficulties.

Why it is essential to pay attention to the changing market statistics these days.

Update on the status of 737 MAX return to service and related issues.

A little-understood manufacturing property could be setting the stage for premature engine-part cracking.

Accidents are more survivable now because of other advances, the U.S. safety regulator says.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to thousands of aircraft being parked. But what happens to them when a typhoon hits or a volcano erupts?

The Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance says a customer-centric approach will be crucial to meet future aircraft owner and operator needs.

The COVID-19-related air travel downturn is likely to lead to a short-term decline in shop visits for the V2500, but demand will recover.

Why the aerospace industry needs to do a better job of evaluating and using emerging technologies.

Specialized design, engineering and modifications providers are growing their offerings for aircraft cabins and structures.

Engineering and Maintenance Organization turns attention from innovation to focus on controlling costs and preventing infection among workforce.

Coming evolution toward electric and/or hydrogen propulsion for aircraft will create challenges as well as opportunities for MRO providers.

New and rapidly evolving engine technologies could imply big changes for MRO.

With its large installed base, the CFM56 will generate engine MRO revenue for years to come.

The pandemic is driving faster adoption of digital supply chain management tools, as MROs and OEMs seek to minimize costs.

Inflight connectivity has revolutionized the passenger experience, but it continues to have issues with undependable internet connections and content

Despite pandemic-related uncertainty, aviation industry tech accelerators are pressing on with innovation efforts.

HIGHLIGHTS MROs, eVTOL Manufacturers Begin Collaboration Urban air mobility (UAM) vehicle manufacturers and MROs are beginning to lay the groundwork

Analyzing the outlook for Mitsubishi’s SpaceJet program, including the aftermarket, and what the purchase of Bombardier’s CRJ program means for it.