Inside MRO

Flight Standards Information System guidance incorrectly stated that a person performing a final inspection must hold a mechanic or repairman certificate.

With a fleet of mixed aircraft types, ExpressJet juggles in-house MRO expansion with use of third-party providers for major engine work.

The model continues to hold its own as a versatile and cost-effective running mate in many fleets.

Outlook for MRO for CFM56 engine types strong as large numbers will remain in service even after Leap introduction.

MRO industry showing solid growth and strong prospects, but is also facing technical and workforce challenges that have to be resolved.

New EASA initiative seeks to create data platform to merge and analyze safety data from multiple sources.

A Canaccord Genuity analysis projects a 1-3% uptick in heavy maintenance volume this year, while airframe MRO pricing will not improve more than 2%.

IATA finds ongoing reduction in commercial aviation accident rates, as data is used to target operational areas needing improvement.

To succeed in a rapidly changing work environment, MRO technicians need a combination of soft and technical skills, as well as cultural sensitivity.

After several difficult years for the carrier, Kenya Airways MRO unit’s turnaround plan is beginning to show results.

Process used by IBM’s Watson to analyze data about diseases and treatments could be applied to MRO for aircraft health monitoring.

New-generation aircraft promise to provide a wealth of information helpful for MRO, but data analysis and ownership issues remain.

Southwest eyes used 737NG parts market, leather seat covers reduce American Airlines delays, United switches up 737NG maintenance, and more.

FAA's new Regulatory Consistency Communication Board will seek to reduce confusion about regulatory interpretations and better respond to inquires.

Equipment OEMs offer new MRO options for hydraulics, continue to develop new systems as third-party providers find specialized niches.

To address the technician shortage and improve training, Canada’s StandardAero develops partnership with a local college.

Ranking the world’s largest MRO providers in Aviation Week Network’s popular biennial survey.

See some of the leading cargo converters, in an evolving landscape due to changing fleets and disruptive online retail growth.

To reduce risk of accidents due to cargo shifting, FAA published revised standards for cargo loading and restraints.

The aviation aftermarket will offer growing career opportunities over many years, but avionics, composites and soft skills are often lacking in new hires.

To control costs, FAA evaluates options for its 47-aircraft fleet, including leasing and contracting out some tasks.

Confusion over tagging regulations for new parts leads industry to ask FAA to adopt a workaround.

Rapid expansion could result in excess capacity for Asian MROs. Other challenges include finding skilled personnel, pressure from OEMs and new aircraft types.

The South Korean government is focused on growing the local MRO industry, while Incheon Airport plans a major new maintenance complex.

Modifications work is the focus of much of the growth in MRO mergers and acquisitions activity, though other sectors show potential as well.