As aerospace manufacturing, supply chain and maintenance go more digital, these smart-factory solutions can help provide smoother operations.

The engine manufacturer's newly formed Collin Aerospace unit should see profits up in 2019.

Package B engines get 180-min. ETOPS limit unless blades have fewer than 1,000 cycles.

The grant will help the aerospace parts manufacturer as it grows its staff, facilities and capabilities to support new aircraft production ramp-up.

Consultancy says fleet renewal case strengthened due to operators of regional aircraft facing challenges around managing ageing fleets and their corresponding maintenance costs.

The facility is close to the engine specialist's Celma headquarters and is one of the largest aeronautical engine testing facilities in South America.

Brazing technology plays a crucial role in manufacturing tough aerospace components resistant to corrosion and high temperatures, and in development of new engines for hypersonic flight.

Through a series of component pooling arrangements, the carrier says it has also negated the impact of partially reduced availability of used and surplus parts.