Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Co. (Gameco) has become Satair Group’s first Chinese customer for its Airbus Managed Inventory (AMI) service, an automated inventory management solution.
Over the next decade, the North American MRO demand is expected to reach more than $209 billion. Engine maintenance will have the majority at 34%, followed by components at 28%.
Every few years, a new technology with the potential to transform parts of the aviation maintenance industry comes along to fan the flames of excitement. In recent years, the spotlight has fallen on tech such as wearable devices, drones for inspections, and increasingly so in the past year, virtual reality (VR) applications.
In the year 2026, the North American in-service engine fleet is expected to reach more than 21,500. The LEAP engine will lead the fleet, making up 29% of the overall fleet size.
Aircraft manufacturer Bombardier is to cut a further 10% of its workforce as it seeks to restructure following slow sales of its flagship CSeries program.
OEM incursion in the aftermarket is becoming a more pressing concern for the many MROs. However, while some see this as a challenge, others view it as a opportunity for building stronger relationships and aiding growth opportunities.
After opening its new MRO shop in Medellin last week, Avianca is well-positioned to provide a hub for airlines looking to carry out third party work in Latin America. Chris Kjelgaard looks at the workshop's capabilities.
Chris Dare, managing director and chief information officer of Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL), spoke to James Pozzi at MRO Europe about the future plans of the UK-based MRO.
CRMA, the engine parts repair affiliate of AFI KLM E&M, has unveiled plans to expand its production capacity by 2,500 sq. meters (27,000 sq. ft.) and invest in new engineering equipment, in order to meet demand on existing and new-generation engine types.
Lufthansa Technik (LHT) is taking another step in its digital strategy, blending digital analytics with its engineering expertise to make component maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) more predictive.
Millions of dollars can be wasted on each aircraft lease return if not appropriately planned, and leasing companies and lessors have very different perceptions about late redeliveries.
MRO Europe is hosted at the RAI in Amsterdam, The Netherlands this year, and 39 exhibitors won't need to travel far to attend. See each exhibitor's location and services within MRO.
AZUR Air of Turkey plans to evaluate its maintenance programs, with targets to increase efficiencies and decrease costs via fleet operational improvements.
Satair has added the distribution of spare thrust-reverser parts to its portfolio, and has confirmed an agreement with Pratt & Whitney to supply the spare components for the OEM’s PW4000 engine.
Consultancy firm ICF International has forecast that modifications work will be Europe’s fastest-growing maintenance, repair and overhaul segment over the next 10 years.
