Inside MRO

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

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology. The current ratings system for U.S.-approved repair stations, introduced in 1962 and in FAA’s crosshairs since the late 1980s, has received yet another lifeline.

Implementing a big ERP in aftermarket operations inherently is typically more complex

Airlines seeking new IT solutions for document management, e-signatures, maintenance planning and e-enabled aircraft

The V2500 has lots of life and plenty of shop visits left

Independents, OEMs grapple to meet operators’ spare parts demands

T he aircraft parts aftermarket continues to transform itself as pure parts distributors feel increased pressure from the new asset-management model and some traders broaden their offers.

The FAA, acknowledging that flight crews need to be better prepared to combat flight deck fires, has drafted a policy that is meant to amplify and augment existing rules and guidance, but stops short of modifying its regulations.