The MRO Top 10: April 2020 Roundup

May 01, 2020

What Will It Take To Get Parked Aircraft Back Into Service?

Airlines are consulting with aircraft and engine original equipment manufacturers (OEM) for specific guidance, because most maintenance manuals do not cover how to idle aircraft/engines for a short period of time (30-90 days). 

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Opinion: How COVID-19 Has Already Changed Everything

To say that COVID-19 is having a devastating effect on aviation is an understatement. With hundreds of millions of people living under stay-at-home orders and unemployment rates in the U.S. and Europe rising faster than they ever have, global airline capacity in available seat-miles is down 59% compared to what it was at this time last year. 

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How Will Coronavirus Change The Aftermarket?

If the ongoing corona-crisis does effect a structural shift in the air transport market, both the production and aftermarket sectors will have to adjust.

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FAA To Order MAX Engine Cowl Component Upgrade

The FAA plans to require Boeing 737 MAX operators to replace a poorly designed engine-access door component with an updated version after a mechanic was injured when one of the original parts failed.

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Airlines Tackle Parked Fleet Challenges During COVID-19 Crisis

With thousands of commercial aircraft in idle condition or in short- or longer-term storage due to the COVID-19 crisis, airlines and MROs are being forced to adapt their workflows to keep aircraft in healthy condition indefinitely until operations can begin returning to normal.

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The Backstory Of 25 Years Of MRO

Twenty-five years ago, an event happened that would forever change the aviation aftermarket industry. Three people saw a change coming in the airline industry and had a vision to harness the power of what they saw—and one made it happen.

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CARES Impact On Airline Mechanics Still Uncertain

The financial help available to airlines under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) come with restrictions and conditions that may keep eligible airlines from going after at least some of it. 

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Engine Overhauls After The Crisis

One year ago, global engine overhaul capacity was still under severe strain due to parts shortages from the OEMs and a scramble for current-generation narrowbody equipment following the grounding of the 737 Max and, to a lesser extent, delays to A321neo deliveries.

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MRO Quiz Of The Week - Name That Engine

As aircraft have become more and more advanced to meet the needs of the industry; so have the engines. From more thrust and turbines to ultra-low emissions combustors, engines have truly evolved over the years - but how well do you know them?

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Podcast: COVID-19 Impact On MRO: Latest Effects And What’s Next

Aviation Week MRO editors discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the aviation aftermarket—and how some schools and companies are adapting.

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As the coronavirus pandemic continues to drastically disrupt the aviation industry, the MRO market has been asking what will it take to get parked aircraft back in service and how will it change the aftermarket. Take a look at our roundup of the biggest stories in April.