Inside MRO

Canada’s safety board warns that other aircraft types could be at risk of landing gear collapse because of a gap in certification regulations.

Aircraft recycling industry moving toward accreditation, standardized practices and better quality control.

Coopesa paints Latam A320; TEXL gains GE90 TRUEngine authorization; GA Telesis grows AOG services; airlines boost connectivity.

How Finnair is integrating the A350 into its fleet and simultaneously looking for digital tools to enhance productivity and predictive maintenance.

Russian-made SSJ100s are operating most passenger-kilometers in Russia, prompting MROs to add it to their capabilities list.

Linetech Holding and Adria Tehnika appear to be an ideal merger, based on complementary capabilities, similar company cultures and location in high-growth areas.

Caffeine, naps show that keeping workers alert does not have to be complicated.

The work, scheduled to be completed by September, can be done on-wing, but will entail up to 16 hr. of grinding per powerplant.

Two amendments filed with the FAA reauthorization could have altered the international maintenance landscape.

Thoroughness of documentation is a good thing, but perhaps a definitive standard is needed to satisfy trace requirements.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau continues to investigate a 2014 inflight incident that created an “overstress condition” and left the aircraft unairworthy.

Increasing integration of cockpit and avionics systems has benefits for MRO providers, but also pitfalls.

With more-reliable parts and higher aircraft utilization, MRO providers seek new ways to grow aftermarket demand.

Delays and problems in producing new-generation aircraft can affect MROs as OEMs’ needs for parts limit aftermarket supplies.

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.

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.