Inside MRO

William Ampofo, Boeing vice president for parts and distribution services and supply chain, talks about challenges and growth.

Innovative Solutions & Support is confident its recent Honeywell deal will bring opportunities in the commercial aircraft and business aviation markets.

How China’s complicated relationship with the West could result in a permanent shift away from single-source supply chains.

Congress is readying new legislation that will guide how much the FAA spends over the next few years, while giving the agency an updated to-do list.

How Bulgarian charter and ACMI carrier Electra Airways has changed its maintenance strategy over the past few years

Collins Aerospace says it is on track to open a $50 million aircraft electrification and electric propulsion laboratory dubbed "The Grid" in October.

ARSA examines the actions aviation companies can take to become and stay leaders in the market.

The Aviation Week Network Commercial Fleet & MRO Forecast projects aggressive growth over the next decade for the Pratt & Whitney PW1000 engine.

Aircraft radome manufacturers are certifying new materials to withstand damage and improve performance.

A new Airbus initiative aims to help African airlines strengthen local maintenance capabilities and prepare for new-technology aircraft.

Predictive maintenance, interiors upgrades and engine MRO news feature in this month’s Contracts and Briefs.

MRO companies are concerned about new recruits’ soft skills, but educators argue younger generations are facing unprecedented barriers to entry.

Aging fleets, cargo conversions and sustainability initiatives are driving life-extension MRO work for older turboprops.

AAM OEMs are beginning efforts to build technician training standards, but will there be enough time to do that before aircraft certification?

Ground support equipment providers are adding new products, customers and services partnerships.

Accenture argues that MRO providers must prioritize data accuracy and transparency to capitalize on the potential of artificial intelligence.

Propulsion developer ZeroAvia and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Regional Jet Aviation completed a study that identified an initial CRJ700 retrofit entry point.

How Icelandic low-cost carrier Play is planning its maintenance and driving efficiencies.

Why Delta Air Lines has operational optimism and is investing billions in its operations.

Greenpoint Technologies has seen a “steady recovery and restored confidence in the V-VIP completion and refurbishment markets.”

As business in the commercial aftermarket is continues to pick up, MROs double down on building supply chain and capacity readiness to meet growing demand.

How recent forest fires in Canada are affecting commercial aviation and aircraft.

Engine maintenance repair specialists are ramping up for new-generation engine overhauls.

Inside MRO looks at where the market for aircraft and engine teardowns is headed.

ARSA argues EASA’s regulatory paperwork preferences are hindering bilateral parts standards established before the agency’s birth.