Inside MRO

With rapid growth in aircraft numbers in its domestic market, Air India’s MRO unit is moving to expand its third-party MRO work.
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By Alex Derber
Easy airframe, avionics and engine modifications to older aircraft generate quick return on investmentthrough fuel savings and optimized performance.
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By Lindsay Bjerregaard
New aircraft technologies call for upgraded testing capabilities, and these aircraft test equipment providers are bringing adaptable solutions to the table.
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Trade association objects to BLS classification of aircraft mechanics as “unskilled” workers and seeks changes in how trades are categorized.
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Despite questions about capacity, MROs see future value in both older and current engine types.
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By Victoria Moores
Onboard Wi-Fi is not universal but here is a region-by-region assessment of the technology and projects underway in this hot upgrade market.
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By Lee Ann Shay
GE Aviation’s pilot program with Glass and an augmented-reality system showed it could save millions in manufacturing and maintenance.
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Alaska Air, Air New Zealand make Wi-Fi upgrades while Air Berlin Technik seeks a buyer.
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EASA AD requires regular reboot of electronic systems to avoid sudden loss of functionality episodes.
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By Alex Derber
ATR’s turboprops surge in popularity thanks to lessors, and MRO for the ATR 72 is forecast to reach $1.64 billion by 2021.
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By Lindsay Bjerregaard
MRO providers are going digital and offering customized programs to reduce AOG time or prevent these incidents from happening in the first place.
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Ray Valeika
The technology tipping point has landed in the airline world.
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By Lindsay Bjerregaard
With its new H2000 printer, Stratasys hopes the aviation industry will see 3D printing as a better manufacturing solution.
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By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Siemens says its digitalization strategy is making strides to address workforce shortages and outdated technology.
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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.
Optimizing Engines Through the Lifecycle

By Sean Broderick
Move pits Airbus against a few close partners.
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By Lee Ann Shay
Becoming a more agile operation is part of what Boeing needs to do in its quest to grow its support and aftermarket services business.
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VR technology for simulations has been employed mainly by airlines up to now, but uses by MRO providers and OEMs are catching on.
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OEM looks to broaden its engine health-monitoring focus, meeting airline customers’ needs while growing aftermarket revenue.
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By Lee Ann Shay
Recent progress in aircraft connectivity and predictive analytics means MROs must embrace these trends or risk being left behind.
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By Lee Ann Shay
How the Budapest-based airline is expanding its fleet and network, and at the same time, dealing with reindeer avoidance.
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By Sean Broderick
Safety Line and other fuel optimization software systems seeing growth as they enable airlines to reduce fuel costs.
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By Sean Broderick
Bots, virtual reality hold great potential for making MRO processes and technicians more efficient.

By Sean Broderick
PWC sees market for several hundred more sales, and aftermarket looks robust as well.
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Timothy Butler
he next “big thing” in Internet of Things applications in MRO is likely to be “smart parts” that interact with maintenance technicians.
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