Inside MRO

By Keith Mwanalushi
Aviation’s increased sustainability focus is influencing OEM part design and maintenance practices.
Supply Chain

By Keith Mwanalushi
A new auxiliary power unit pooling structure is gaining steam as airlines seek faster access to critical components.
Services & Support

Christian A. Klein
The industry must prepare to comply with the FAA’s foreign repair station drug and alcohol testing rule.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aviation Week Staff
Latest MRO news and contracts from around the world.
Supply Chain

By Brian Kough
North America’s narrowbody-dominant fleet shifts engine MRO value to Asia.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Robbie Bourke
Why purpose-built artificial intelligence tools—rather than generic ones—are necessary for effective results in aviation MRO.
Emerging Technologies

By Keith Mwanalushi
Global economic and political volatility is driving Eastern European and Baltic MROs to diversify sourcing and expand capacity.
Supply Chain

By Ben Goldstein
Beta Technologies is advancing conforming aircraft and propulsion systems for certification testing.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Tony Osborne
GKN Aerospace is turning to additive fabrication as a “big play” to secure positions on next-generation aircraft programs and improve production efficiency.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
While some airlines see AI driving maintenance efficiencies, others raise concerns about potential future "brain drain" from overreliance on the technology.
Emerging Technologies

By Sean Broderick
Artificial intelligence’s demand for dedicated power is resonating with suppliers of older aircraft turbines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
New MRO labor strategies are prioritizing earlier education, developmental training and improved benefits.
Workforce & Training

By Lee Ann Shay
Did you know that the acronym MRO—widely used in the aviation aftermarket today—was born from Aviation Week’s MRO ’96, the first MRO Americas?
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
Restructuring into a fully integrated commercial engines and services organization accelerates GE Aerospace’s aftermarket expansion.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick, Thierry Dubois
CFM is expanding its overhaul network and increasing parts production as a foundation of its broadening aftermarket program for key narrowbody engines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Scarcity—not demand—is now the defining challenge for the Asia-Pacific region’s engine aftermarket sector.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Parts traders are adapting USM strategies to stay ahead in a crowded market.
Supply Chain

By Alex Derber
Component manufacturers are looking to new opportunities to increase their MRO market share.
Supply Chain

By Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi
The engine lessor started from scratch less than two years ago—and now operates from three continents and owns an MRO.
Services & Support

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Aerospace Maintenance Competition teams spend months practicing to perfect dozens of technical skills.
Workforce & Training

By Lee Ann Shay
Boeing Global Services President and CEO Chris Raymond talks with Lee Ann Shay about nuances of its business in a one-on-one interview at Boeing’s offices.
Workforce & Training

By Lindsay Bjerregaard, James Pozzi
Aftermarket companies in Florida are increasing investments in capabilities, facilities and labor as the market sees significant mergers and acquisitions.
Supply Chain

By Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi
Ken Barone discusses how Southwest Airlines is managing industry obstacles and its Boeing 737 MAX transition.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
Mark Yerger, retired FedEx senior vice president and industry advocate, received Aviation Week’s Lifetime Achievement Award in MRO on April 21 at MRO Americas.
Services & Support

By Lee Ann Shay
Ever wonder where the term MRO came from or how the aviation aftermarket got so big? Many of the answers came from MRO ’96, the first MRO Americas.
Aircraft & Propulsion