Inside MRO

Repair stations lobbied for extra time to meet new FAA/EASA maintenance regulatory guidance and got it; parts already in the supply chain will not be subject to the new requirements.

How are MROs adjusting to introduction of new regional aircraft with longer maintenance intervals while some carriers extend the life of older aircraft?

New-technology aircraft will bring new concerns—and perhaps some opportunities.

Solid structural health monitoring for composites is the next goal of the MRO industry, and advances are being made on many fronts.

U.S. airlines outline key MRO projects, fleet additions and retirements, at MRO Americas 2016.

Two consultants at MRO Americas noted the ways in which new technology differentiators will decide competitive advantages.

An Aeronautical Repair Station Association survey indicates duplicative or unnecessary audits; an FAA effort aims to cut down on unneeded reviews.

Component has been an issue for years, but Airbus is working on a permanent fix.

Integrating fleets and MRO processes proves challenging for American Airlines Tech Ops after merger with US Airways, but progess is being made.

Aerospace companies are being hit more often by hackers than those in other industries, survey reveals.

Technical operations groups at American and United are making positive major changes behind the scenes. They might not grab as many headlines, but they should.

Today’s newly minted mechanics graduate ready to fix yesterday’s aircraft. Is FAA’s proposed fix a good one?

Next up: capturing and analyzing live data streams.

Russian MROs such as Engineering Holding are looking for Western partners, in part to add higher-end technical capabilities.

Used parts can be lucrative—but so is leasing aircraft.

Parts commonality among fleets is anything but common, so how do airlines manage this problem?

New Rolls-Royce aftermarket strategy should benefit Trent 1000 operators down the line

See which innovative, rapid-deployment solutions are flourishing in MRO applications.

MRO pacts announced at the Singapore Airshow underscore how service providers are harnessing dynamic technologies—especially Big Data and IT refinements—to attract new customers.

New aircraft have come with the fix to the door latches since early 2015; EASA encourages retrofits.

Has enough changed to expand FAA’s domestic testing laws to its shops abroad?

Although the Boeing 777 production rate is slowing, analysts see plenty of aftermarket work for MRO providers.

Voice commands could expedite maintenance tasks, but will regulators allow them for sign offs?

MRO-related accidents are more common than many think, but MROs are working to change this.

Advanced RNP AR and other projects will allow Air New Zealand greater flexibility with its turboprop and jet fleets.