What You Might Have Missed From The MRO Community Forum Week 2

Early 2021 North America MRO News Roundup

A roundup of some of the latest MRO news around North America from the first quarter of 2021. 

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American Airlines 737-800 Cabin Upgrades Nearly Complete

American Airlines is on track to complete its long-running Boeing 737-800 cabin reconfiguration in the coming weeks, ensuring the entire fleet will be available to support the carrier’s growing summer schedule. 

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Pandemic Prompts Supplier Risk Reassessment

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As suppliers prepare for a presumed rebound in demand for parts and services to support global airline fleet activity, mitigating risk of inevitable future disruptions is top of mind.

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Gallery: Spotting American COO David Seymour At #MROAM

A cardboard cutout version of American Airlines COO David Seymour appeared at MRO Americas in Orlando on April 27. Check out what he did. 

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Boeing Optimistic On 737, 787 Momentum; Concerned About China

Boeing remains confident that internal challenges will not hamper its efforts to get the 737 MAX and 787 programs back on track but suggests that a prolonged trade stalemate between China and the U.S. could present near-term problems.

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Gallery: New Aftermarket Product and Service Debuts at MRO Americas 2021

A look at some of the new products, services and technologies on display at MRO Americas 2021 in Orlando, Florida. 

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Ameriflight Plans New Maintenance, Drone-Delivery Services

Cargo feeder specialist Ameriflight is launching a parts-trading business and has plans to set up third-party maintenance services and launch a drone-delivery arm targeting urban areas, the company’s top executive revealed at Aviation Week’s MRO Americas April 28.

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FAA To Order 737 MAX Electrical Modifications Before Further Flight

An FAA order mandating changes to Boeing 737 MAXs affected by recently discovered electrical issues before those aircraft can fly again has been finalized and is slated for publication April 30.

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Boeing Plans To Expand Cargo Conversion Capacity

Boeing plans to create additional passenger to freighter conversion capacity, says its services leader.

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Gallery: Aftermarket News From MRO Americas 2021

A roundup of aftermarket news announcements from MRO Americas 2021 in Orlando, Florida. 

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Gallery: Sights And Scenes From Around MRO Americas 2021

As Aviation Week’s first in-person show since the pandemic started, MRO Americas 2021 looked a little different than usual. Here are some sights and scenes from around the show.

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United Airlines Says PW4000 Inspection Work Progressing

United Airlines said Pratt & Whitney, the FAA and other stakeholders are making progress on getting Pratt PW4000-series engines back in service but declined to say when its affected 777s will return.

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GE Looks Forward To Shop Visit Rebound

General Electric is expecting deeper workscopes and more shop visits for its engine aftermarket business as the recovery takes hold, while also acknowledging ongoing significant strains caused by the pandemic.

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Last week our MRO Community Forum continued to take place. From April 27-29, we saw the return of our in-person events, with MRO Americas successfully running in Orlando, FL with exciting conference content, as well as an amazing show floor. Take a look through our weekly roundup of last week's content you might have missed. 

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