Inside MRO

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.

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.

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.

Continuous improvement process enables Embraer to improve maintenance procedures and reduce costs without waiting for next-gen aircraft to be completed.

Asian-based MROs are feeling the benefit of Airbus’s expansion into the maintenance aftermarket in the Asia-Pacific region.

To develop innovative aftermarket services, Snecma works with customers to improve the user experience by addressing specific problems.

Europe seeks to inject broader policy goals into safety rules—and industry approves.

MRO growth in the Middle East should be burgeoning, but there are factors in play that are keeping it in check for now, although this is expected to change soon.

From better inflight entertainment to consistently branded cabins, interior modifications focus on the passenger experience.

The majority of airlines surveyed by IATA and Aviation Week plan to replace or upgrade their MRO or ERP systems—with many moving away from highly customized solutions.