Inside MRO

European authorities are now ensuring some 400 repair stations there meet U.S. regulations, but were they adequately prepped for the task?

After evaluating multiple tablet devices for maintenance functions, JetBlue selects the Apple iPad and is already seeing improved efficiency.

Finding new life, Sabena technics, now Sabena Aerospace, is expanding with a joint venture to provide EASA-compliant MRO services in Africa.

Connecting aircraft in flight with the ground in a truly robust fashion enables massive amounts of data to reach the ground in time to improve operations and assist timely maintenance decisions; for instance, by pre-positioning skilled mechanics, materials and tools at the gate before landing.

Airlines, MRO providers are using data analysis for more than enhancing safety.

Negotiating a favorable flight-hour component deal requires paying close attention to multiple variables and metrics.

Mix-up involving a Saudia Airlines aircraft being sent to Israel for maintenance leads to cancellation of leasing company’s contract.

Source: Manufacturers Notes: TBD = To be determined NA = Information not available; OEM does not release this information (a) Two-class configuration (b) Single-class configuration (c) Or 2 months, whichever comes first (d) Or 2,400 cycles or 24 months (e) Not at MTOW (f) Estimated target date

As one of the few MRO providers with extensive 787 experience, ATS is ready for the future, but is not sitting still.

CSEM’s Evita project developing technology to improve inspections for carbon-fiber airframe and engine structures.

The in-flight connectivity craze pushes certification limits, and FAA pushes back.

Upgraded or new tools and materials are dedicated to MRO composite work.

New EASA protocol harmonizes foreign-carrier safety approvals

A call for the MRO sector to create its own Fitness for Duty exam for its workforce, especially in light of an aging workforce.

Non-OEM agreements were both plentiful and substantial, a true bellwether of the strength of the MRO market.

As new-generation aircraft enter airline fleets, MRO providers will face challenges, including working with new materials and competition from OEMs.

Experts at PwC have developed seven key steps to ensure successful integration of MRO supply chains after a merger.

When MRO operations merge, finding supply chain synergies is harder than it looks, though there are best practices that can help simplify the process.

Taking another step to becoming autonomous, Air Astana establishes an engineering training site in home territory.

The Bombardier CRJ’s numbers are dwindling, but the model still has a solid place in airline service.

Recent incidents involving falsified records for key components underscores—again—the need to be ever vigilant.

Hours, cycles under-stated on at least eight sets of blades offered by brokers

With major fleet expansion in the works, Ryanair is adding maintenance bases in Europe

Rebranding of TUI Airlines after merger will also consolidate maintenance operations

One of the most important decisions a company must make when expanding and developing a facility is location.