The engine MRO market for commercial aircraft has the potential to reach $126.3 billion over the next five years with the top five engine OEMs generating 92% of the total.
The aviation industry, like many other sectors, shares information over the Internet and through IT systems on a daily basis. And, while cyber security has always been an area of importance it has come under even more scrutiny in recent weeks following the news that Air India's frequent flyer programme miles was reportedly hacked.
The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that do not meet international safety standards, and are thus subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union.
At the start of this year some of Europe’s biggest network and budget carriers formed a new, breakaway trade body – Airlines for Europe (A4E) – with a mission to fight taxation, improve air traffic control and lobby against airport fees.
SAAT’s operations head talks to Inside MRO about his companies status and plans for the future, illuminating potential problems in staffing facing all MROs.
As the Aeronautical Repair Station Association points out, the FAA misunderstands the relationship among the design, production, maintenance and operating rules in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Indulgent as it is to cover South African Airways (SAA) thrice in one week, the airline’s hapless antics are just too funny not to warrant further mention.
With billions of connected devices across the world strengthening the business case for IoT, related startup companies are increasingly working with commercial aviation entities to drive home its benefits.