Inside MRO

Although airline growth in Africa creates opportunities for MRO providers, logistics, training and other obstacles remain.

Airbus’s announcement it will release new variants, FAA’s focus on the large widebody, and airlines’ call for modifications are shaping 2015 into the year of the A380.

EASA SIB targets improving cockpit voice recorder reliability and data quality.

Is Latin American MRO ready for growth? The region accounts for 8% of the 27,531 aircraft in the 2014 global fleet and 6% of the MRO value of $62.1 billion—but Jonathan Berger, vice president of ICF International, predicts this MRO market will grow to $5.9 billion by 2024, at 5.2% per annum.

New software suites offer improved parts-management capabilities that should help airlines to better regulate AOG costs.

FAA’s mandate requiring airlines to develop safety management systems may affect MRO shops, but agency says impact will be minimal.

A320 retrofits will be a boon for industry as buyers and lessors work toward meeting AD requirements.

Relationships between industry companies are evolving as greater importance is placed on asset residual values.

Recycling and reuse, especially of high-value parts, is increasingly a focus for MRO providers

Fleet-wide interior upgrades planned by Qantas to keep its Boeing and Airbus models competitive

Proposed changes in NTSB accident investigation procedures concern industry stakeholders

Improper procedures led to test-flight incident, British investigators find

If we were to step back and look at MRO logically and holistically, would we structure it as it is now? Probably not.

MRO shops, OEMs see growing market for CFM56 maintenance

Airlines could reduce end-of-least costs by harmonizing and digitizing documentation

Aircraft painting facilities seen as growth opportunity by private equity investors

No Fault Found components can be hard to troubleshoot, but new procedures are helping

Crack-detecting sensors enable Delta TechOps to conduct aircraft inspections more efficiently

What’s in word? Plenty if the word is “serious.” The FAA and various repair & overhaul associations square off about reinstating it as part of the regs

EASA’s home turf is rife with aerospace manufacturers and service providers so certifications are always in high demand, although there was a bit of downtick last year

GE Aviation, EGAT partnership targets expanding market for GEnx MRO

Debate continues on merits of bolt-on versus bonded composite repairs

A strategy and safety management (SSM) directorate have been added to EASA

Industry reacts to FAA’s proposals for streamlining certification process

Emphasis on Q400 sales has not slackened, even as Bombardier concentrates on CSeries