Inside MRO

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.

Next up: capturing and analyzing live data streams.

Russian MROs such as Engineering Holding are looking for Western partners, in part to add higher-end technical capabilities.

Used parts can be lucrative—but so is leasing aircraft.

Parts commonality among fleets is anything but common, so how do airlines manage this problem?

New Rolls-Royce aftermarket strategy should benefit Trent 1000 operators down the line

See which innovative, rapid-deployment solutions are flourishing in MRO applications.

Industry groups attempting to move FAA toward simplifying maintenance tasks for technicians and away from emphasis on special programs.

New aircraft have come with the fix to the door latches since early 2015; EASA encourages retrofits.

MRO pacts announced at the Singapore Airshow underscore how service providers are harnessing dynamic technologies—especially Big Data and IT refinements—to attract new customers.

Products that keep workers and the aircraft operating safely.

Has enough changed to expand FAA’s domestic testing laws to its shops abroad?

Although the Boeing 777 production rate is slowing, analysts see plenty of aftermarket work for MRO providers.

Voice commands could expedite maintenance tasks, but will regulators allow them for sign offs?

MRO-related accidents are more common than many think, but MROs are working to change this.

Advanced RNP AR and other projects will allow Air New Zealand greater flexibility with its turboprop and jet fleets.

Will Thailand become a regional MRO center? The automotive-aerospace crossover model is attracting new entrants.

As OEMS increase aftermarket penetration, stand-alone MRO providers must devise new strategies and customized service approaches to remain competitive.

While major disruptions have been avoided during the A350’s first year in service, Airbus and airlines continue to put a lot of effort into improving dispatch reliability.

Many MRO purveyors will be present at Aviation Week’s MRO Middle East Conference and Exhibit. A few are highlighted here.

Learn how suppliers test seats and wireless transmissions on various frequencies and signal strengths to make sure interior Wi-Fi systems will work.

New GE90 deliveries may be slowing soon, but the aftermarket is just now picking up steam.

How at-risk are freighters to fuel tank-related explosions? It depends on whom you ask.

An Air Transport World/Aviation Week survey of airlines ranks Boeing as the best aftermarket-support OEM.

India becomes more aggressive in attracting MRO services, an initiative that is showing promise with Airbus considering building a MRO center in-country.