The MRO Top 10: November 2020 Roundup

December 01, 2020

American Airlines Plans For MAX Return, Recovery

American Airlines President Robert Isom talked with Lee Ann Shay during Aviation Week Network’s virtual MRO TransAtlantic. Here is an abridged version of his remarks.

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The Next 10 Years For Engines

Of the many aviation sectors poleaxed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, perhaps none has been struck harder than the engine market.

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Alaska Air Cargo Installs HAECO Main-Deck Cargo System

Alaska Air Cargo has become the North American launch customer for HAECO Cabin Solutions’ passenger aircraft interior stowage devices, which it introduced in April.

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FAA Warns On Aircraft Disinfection Risks

The FAA is calling attention to risks that disinfection can have on aircraft interiors, urging operators and maintainers to heed manufacturers’ guidance and take extra steps to protect sensitive equipment, wiring, and other high-risk components. 

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Bombardier Acquisition Sets Up Spirit For MRO Expansion

Spirit AeroSystems is doubling its aftermarket scope—in terms of revenue, footprint and capabilities—by purchasing certain Bombardier aerostructures and aftermarket assets.

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Is A Change Underway In MRO?

November or December could be when the FAA and other regulators finalize what is needed for the Boeing 737 MAX to return to service. During the approximately 1.5 years it has been grounded, how much our industry and the world have changed.

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Pratt's Expanding GTF Aftermarket Network

The past few years have seen Pratt & Whitney grow its network of aftermarket repair specialists to cater for repair demand on the growing PW1000G engine family. 

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Returning MAX To Service Requires Maintenance Changes

Most of the changes Boeing is making to the 737 MAX family in the wake of two fatal accidents and a 19-month grounding affect flight operations, but the fleet’s return will bring some changes to maintenance programs as well.

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The Future Of Regional, Turboprop Aftermarkets

The COVID-19 crisis may have made the commercial aftermarket grind to a halt for much of 2020, but signs of life are evident as some aircraft return to service.

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Mitsubishi Eyes MRO After Spacejet Halt

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) plans to step up its MRO activities in the wake of its recent decision to pause almost all development of its M90 Spacejet.

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From the MAX return and the Spacejet halt to the next 10 years in engines, a change is underway in MRO thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Take a look at our roundup of the biggest aftermarket stories in November.