Inside MRO

Time for Trump to make good on his 2-for-1 regulatory promise.

Southeast Asia and Canada dominate new support and joint venture deals for MRO of Boeing and Airbus models.

After pressure from industry, FAA clarifies its stance on MRO workers subject to drug testing, and other matters.

EASA survey addresses future rulemaking needs, including a parts-tagging system harmonized with the FAA.

Taiwan’s aviation safety agency finds improper maintenance caused 2016 cabin pressure incident.

There are now 181 air carriers on the European Union Air Safety List—meaning they are subject to an operating ban or restrictions in European skies—since the list was recently updated to remove operators based in Benin and Mozambique and to add Med-View of Nigeria, Mustique Airways of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Aviation Co. Urga of Ukraine and Air Zimbabwe.

Transportation Department’s OIG to conduct review of FAA oversight of airline maintenance programs.

The newest lavatories have touch sensors and optimized space for a better passenger experience.

The lavatory is becoming a focal point for finding additional weight-savings and cabin space, not to mention reduced maintenance.

Boeing plans to use UV light to automatically clean lavatory surfaces, reducing MRO workload.

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority aims “to provide a small aircraft licensing system that is more efficiently integrated into a progressive licensing system.”

The FAA has tasked the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee with identifying current and anticipated regulations for repeal, replacement or modification.

The project plan includes a personnel competency framework and corresponding manual to aid implementation.

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.

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.