Inside MRO

Siemens says its digitalization strategy is making strides to address workforce shortages and outdated technology.

With a reach of more than three meters and a cumulative bend of up to 225 degrees, snake-arm robots are ideal for working in tight spots.

Move pits Airbus against a few close partners.

Becoming a more agile operation is part of what Boeing needs to do in its quest to grow its support and aftermarket services business.

VR technology for simulations has been employed mainly by airlines up to now, but uses by MRO providers and OEMs are catching on.

OEM looks to broaden its engine health-monitoring focus, meeting airline customers’ needs while growing aftermarket revenue.

Recent progress in aircraft connectivity and predictive analytics means MROs must embrace these trends or risk being left behind.

How the Budapest-based airline is expanding its fleet and network, and at the same time, dealing with reindeer avoidance.

Safety Line and other fuel optimization software systems seeing growth as they enable airlines to reduce fuel costs.

Bots, virtual reality hold great potential for making MRO processes and technicians more efficient.

PWC sees market for several hundred more sales, and aftermarket looks robust as well.

he next “big thing” in Internet of Things applications in MRO is likely to be “smart parts” that interact with maintenance technicians.

Time for Trump to make good on his 2-for-1 regulatory promise.

Southeast Asia and Canada dominate new support and joint venture deals for MRO of Boeing and Airbus models.

The newest lavatories have touch sensors and optimized space for a better passenger experience.

The lavatory is becoming a focal point for finding additional weight-savings and cabin space, not to mention reduced maintenance.

Boeing plans to use UV light to automatically clean lavatory surfaces, reducing MRO workload.

After pressure from industry, FAA clarifies its stance on MRO workers subject to drug testing, and other matters.

EASA survey addresses future rulemaking needs, including a parts-tagging system harmonized with the FAA.

Taiwan’s aviation safety agency finds improper maintenance caused 2016 cabin pressure incident.

There are now 181 air carriers on the European Union Air Safety List—meaning they are subject to an operating ban or restrictions in European skies—since the list was recently updated to remove operators based in Benin and Mozambique and to add Med-View of Nigeria, Mustique Airways of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Aviation Co. Urga of Ukraine and Air Zimbabwe.

Transportation Department’s OIG to conduct review of FAA oversight of airline maintenance programs.

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority aims “to provide a small aircraft licensing system that is more efficiently integrated into a progressive licensing system.”

The FAA has tasked the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee with identifying current and anticipated regulations for repeal, replacement or modification.

The project plan includes a personnel competency framework and corresponding manual to aid implementation.