The MRO Top 10: September 2020 Roundup

September 30, 2020

Still Time For The SpaceJet?

When Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) launched its regional jet program in 2008 it faced a relatively crowded market.

This included two large incumbents--Embraer and Bombardier--a nascent Sukhoi Superjet program from Russia that was in flight tests, and China’s COMAC ARJ21.

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What Radical Engine Changes Means For The Aftermarket

Coming evolution toward electric and/or hydrogen propulsion for aircraft will create challenges as well as opportunities for MRO providers.

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The Eight Startups That Could Transform The Aviation Ecosystem

A look at tech startups providing innovative new technologies for aviation from the supply chain all the way to the aftermarket.

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Why Engine Aftermarket Could Be Facing A Big Jolt

New and rapidly evolving engine technologies could imply big changes for MRO.

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Qantas Studies Relocation Of Key Australian Facilities

Qantas is inviting Australian states to submit incentive proposals as the airline considers relocating its corporate headquarters and main MRO base to other parts of the country.

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How Much Is MRO Demand Forecast To Grow By 2023?

The rest of this year will be relatively quiet for MROs, but then the return will start happening in 2021.

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New Canadian Airline Finalizing Major Fleet Refurbishment Project 

Before it begins flight operations in November, OWG’s fleet is receiving avionics, IFE and cabin upgrades.

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Lufthansa Technik To Open Dublin Mobile Engine Shop

Lufthansa Technik will grow its global network of mobile engine services shops to five when it opens a new facility in Dublin next month.

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SIA Engineering Takes Full Control Of Airbus JV, Cuts Exec Pay Again

The virus crisis is having some very strong impacts on aviation companies in Singapore, a major aircraft maintenance center hit hard by the drastic cut in cross-border passenger travel in Asia-Pacific.

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How China Airlines Is Prepping For Post-Pandemic Rebound

Engineering and Maintenance Organization turns attention from innovation to focus on controlling costs and preventing infection among workforce.

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From what the radical engine changes mean for aftermarket to how China Airlines is prepping for the post-pandemic rebound. Take a look at our roundup of the biggest stories in September.