2024's MRO Highlights: Lindsay Bjerregaard's Top 5 Industry Picks
From exploring aircraft boneyards to discovering new technologies and workforce initiatives, I had the opportunity to see, learn, and experience some fascinating developments throughout the year.
Here are my five favorite stories from the MRO industry in 2024.
Aviation Week Network Celebrates AMT Day 2024
In honor of Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Day in May, I interviewed six interesting people in various stages of their career paths to see what kinds of opportunities the MRO industry can provide for people with AMT backgrounds.
Gallery: Exploring Ascent Aviation’s 500-Acre Marana Facility
Seeing an aircraft boneyard was on my aviation industry bucket list, and while visiting Ascent Aviation Services in Marana, Arizona, I got to see 500 acres of aircraft in storage or mid-teardown and learn about what goes into these unique operations.
MHIRJ Combines Japanese And West Virginian Strategies For MRO Growth
I have lost count of how many stories I have written about the MRO industry workforce shortage and ways in which companies are trying to get ahead of it, but this year I had the opportunity to scope out one initiative at MHIRJ’s Bridgeport, West Virginia facility that is already seeing massive success by generating career opportunities and interest in a local community that has suffered from losing previously booming industries like coal, oil and gas.
AAM Market Gets Serious About Maintenance Plans
As I have followed the development of the advanced air mobility (AAM) market, it has been interesting to see how companies are beginning to solidify their maintenance infrastructure and partnerships. Earlier this year, I spoke with many of the electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing developers that were on top of the AAM Reality Index to find out about their MRO plans and progress.
Aircraft Painting Evolves, But Not Without Challenges
Prior to diving into research for Inside MRO’s December cover story, I did not know all that much about the aircraft painting segment. It turns out that there are a lot of interesting developments happening when it comes to sustainability-related advancements and the adoption of technology such as artificial intelligence and robotics.
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