Inside MRO

Spare parts revenue forecasts are proving too conservative for CFM engines.

Logistics expediters offer tips for cutting cost and time—including weighing distinctions in taxes and other matters between different countries.

IATA says its members are deeply concerned about aftermarket competition, and joins EC investigation.

The suite will comprise a new destination website, MRO-Network.com, with a daily e-letter, MRO Network Daily, and a monthly magazine, Inside MRO.

The FAA fuel tank system safety mandate is creating headaches for airlines and opportunities for suppliers.

Strong aftermarket support involvement continues to bolster Franco-Italian original equipment manufacturer, especially in the burgeoning Asia-Pacific region.

Repair stations lobbied for extra time to meet new FAA/EASA maintenance regulatory guidance and got it; parts already in the supply chain will not be subject to the new requirements.

GE tries new tooling concepts and designs for CMC components, specifically for aircraft engines.

Two consultants at MRO Americas noted the ways in which new technology differentiators will decide competitive advantages.

How are MROs adjusting to introduction of new regional aircraft with longer maintenance intervals while some carriers extend the life of older aircraft?

New-technology aircraft will bring new concerns—and perhaps some opportunities.

Solid structural health monitoring for composites is the next goal of the MRO industry, and advances are being made on many fronts.

U.S. airlines outline key MRO projects, fleet additions and retirements, at MRO Americas 2016.

An Aeronautical Repair Station Association survey indicates duplicative or unnecessary audits; an FAA effort aims to cut down on unneeded reviews.

It makes sense to revisit some of the costly dot.com lessons learned as we now accelerate into a new phase of technological innovation in aviation MRO.

Many products and services featured at the recent MRO Americas convention were directed toward the needs of regional aircraft operators.

This year’s Aviation Week MRO Of The Year Award Winners demonstrate a deep commitment to elevate technology and processes in new ways that improve customer’s operational effectiveness.

Component has been an issue for years, but Airbus is working on a permanent fix.

Integrating fleets and MRO processes proves challenging for American Airlines Tech Ops after merger with US Airways, but progess is being made.

Aerospace companies are being hit more often by hackers than those in other industries, survey reveals.

Technical operations groups at American and United are making positive major changes behind the scenes. They might not grab as many headlines, but they should.

Getting the heads-up about maintenance defects while the aircraft is still in the air could reduce delays and potentially save airlines millions of dollars each year.

New automated MRO tools make the inspection process faster and more efficient.

A leader in adopting paperless flight operations processes, EasyJet is now finding that those benefits extend to MRO.

Airlines proactively seek used material for MRO. Delta even created a new company, Delta Material Services, to source it.