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Aviation Week & Space Technology - Inside MRO, February 2024

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Juliet Trew
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Loss Of A Cherished Colleague

Feb 09, 2024
Juliet Trew was a key player in the successful growth of Aviation Week’s events businesses, which have grown to be a successful platform for our industry to connect, learn and grow.

OPERATIONS

Atitech MRO facility
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Aftermarket Looks To Hangar Expansions, Operational Efficiencies

Feb 09, 2024
How MRO providers are looking to find the right operational balance to deliver in the face of capacity challenges.

ENGINES

Lufthansa Technik engine repair facility
article

Demand Sparks Return Of Engine Core Restoration Work

Feb 07, 2024
Although demand for engine core performance restorations is high, supply chain issues are impeding turnaround times.

ENGINE EVOLUTION

Open-fan engine demonstrator wind tunnel tests
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Open Fan Noise Target Is Within Reach, Safran Says

Jan 19, 2024
Wind tunnel evaluations are giving Safran confidence about meeting the targeted noise levels of the RISE open-fan engine demonstrator, company executives say.

DATA TOOL

Airbus aircraft
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Aircraft Fleet Growth Boosts Latin America’s MRO Demand

Feb 08, 2024
Aviation Week projects that a significant aircraft fleet increase in 2024-33 will drive healthy growth in Latin America’s MRO market.

SAFETY & REGULATORY

MRO technician
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Opinion: MRO Shop Capacity Issues Boil Down To Workforce Problem

Feb 07, 2024
Navigating MRO’s capacity crisis will require better understanding of workforce needs and opportunities.
NTSB investigators look at damaged engine
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Operators Weigh In On 737NG Nacelle Retrofit Plan

Feb 09, 2024
FAA proposals mandating Boeing 737NG nacelle changes have some operators concerned about the agency’s plan to mitigate the risk of maintenance errors.

AIRCRAFT

aricraft nose
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Boeing 737 Operators Snap Up Nose-To-Tail Maintenance Capacity

Feb 05, 2024
MROs are seeing greater interest in nose-to-tail maintenance lines for Boeing 737 platforms.

TECHNOLOGY

American Airlines technician with tablet
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American Airlines Develops Electronic Logbook System

Feb 06, 2024
The carrier has rolled out electronic aircraft maintenance logs on its narrowbodies and seeks to develop capability for widebodies by 2025.
Avix sensors on a Boeing 737 nose landing gear
article

How Accurate Aircraft Weight Could Provide Cost Savings

Feb 09, 2024
The center of gravity for an aircraft determines load manifests, but what if the CG is a bit off?

REGIONAL

Riyadh Air aircraft
article

Saudi Arabia Sets MRO Growth Path For 2024 And Beyond

Feb 09, 2024
How Saudi Arabia’s aviation ambitions are seeping into MRO.
Incheon Airport
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Incheon Airport Sets Plan For MRO Park

Feb 05, 2024
Seoul's Incheon International Airport is known for its air hub, connecting passengers to South Korea and beyond.
Coopesa hangar
article

Expect MRO Capacity To Expand In Costa Rica

Feb 07, 2024
Coopesa’s capacity is full now, but there may be openings in the near future.

MRO CHAT

Embraer aircraft
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Embraer’s Carlos Naufel On Service Expansion Opportunities

Feb 08, 2024
The vice president of services and support also discusses new workforce and technology programs with Inside MRO.

ENGINEERED

Collins Aerospace Freighter Common Turntable powerdrive
article

Improved Onboard Systems Expedite Aircraft Cargo Handling

Feb 08, 2024
Manufacturers of aircraft cargo handling systems target improvements to reduce maintenance and enable more cargo flexibility.

MARKETPLACE

AAR technician
article

Part Suppliers Expand Inventory And Global Presence

Feb 06, 2024
Airframe, engine and business acquisitions are driving growth at aftermarket parts suppliers.

CONTRACTS

maintenance training school
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Inside MRO News Briefs And Contracts For February 2024

Feb 12, 2024
New MRO facilities and joint ventures are highlights of Contracts and News Briefs this month.

VIEWPOINT

Toolkit in back pocket
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Opinion: MRO’s Workforce Woes Require New View On Skills

Feb 06, 2024
MRO providers should broaden their expectations of what skills are needed for new-hires to do the job well.