The MRO Top 10: Nov. 2019 Roundup
Spirit Boosts Aftermarket Reach With Bombardier Aerostructures Buyout
The sale of Bombardier’s aerostructures business to U.S. company Spirit Aerosystems was finalized late last week with some aftermarket services included as part of the $1.1 billion deal.
Originally published November 4, 2019
Ryanair Grounds Three 737-800s Due to Pickle Fork Cracks
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has withdrawn three of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft from service after the discovery of cracks located between the aircraft’s fuselage and wing.
Originally published November 7, 2019.
Investigators Unable To Explain Rolls-Royce Trent Panel Failures
Investigators have not pinpointed the cause of four Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engine inlet cowling panel failures, but regulators and Rolls are confident that changes, including a new design and reduced in-service inspection intervals, have sufficiently mitigated risks.
Originally published November 22, 2019
Fast 5: MTU Aims to Surpass 1,000 Commercial Shop Visits in 2020
With capacity in the engine segment tight, Martin Friis-Petersen, SVP MRO programs at MTU Maintenance, details how the company has navigated this and how it is looking to increase volumes.
Originally published November 8, 2019
The IP Debate Behind Airbus’ Royalty Fee Proposal
The controversy over the royalty fees that Airbus was planning to impose on MRO invoices—then rescinded at the last moment via letter—highlights some key issues about data rights and usage and intellectual property (IP).
Originally published November 7, 2019
New Issue Prompts Expansion Of 737 ‘Pickle Fork’ Checks
Ongoing inspections of older Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) structural parts have turned up cracks outside the original area targeted, prompting Boeing and the FAA to expand the checks.
Originally published November 13, 2019
Dynamics Of Regional Aircraft Teardowns Changing
The regional airliner teardown market is in transition, as first-generation jets are retired or parted out to support those repurposed for cargo service or second careers in niche passenger markets.
Originally published November 7, 2019
Cabins in Transition
For all the snazzy new interior options offered on the latest generation of aircraft, the bread and butter of the cabin market for MRO providers is in refreshing the cabins of older aircraft, either for existing operators or for new leasing customers.
Originally published November 22, 2019
What’s Hot In Airline Avionics Upgrades
Airlines’ avionics upgrade efforts target obsolescence with enhanced vision and connectivity to support predictive maintenance.
Originally published November 7, 2019
SIA Engineering Invests In New Engine Capabilities
SIAEC increased its operation profit in the second quarter but a few areas posted decreased sales.
Originally published November 7, 2019