Permanent Change And The A380s Fate: Top MRO Content in 2020 So Far

August 21, 2020

Lufthansa CEO Warns Of Permanent Change

Lufthansa Technik could provide “attractive” collateral for its parent airline group to raise financing to ensure its survival through the novel coronavirus crisis, Credit Suisse has said.

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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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A380 Phased Out By Air France

Credit: Air France

In summer 2020, Air France phased out its remaining nine A380 aircraft. It owned five of the aircraft with the remaining four on operational lease.

Warning: MROs Should Expect Rash Of Cancellations In Coming Weeks

Airlines are drastically cutting their passenger flights in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, which could take several months to contain. Credit Suisse estimates airlines could slash available seat kilometers by 70% in the second quarter.

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Killing Cabin Germs Through Ions

Figuring out how to make passengers comfortable boarding aircraft again, without having to block off middle seats indefinitely, is a problem the industry needs to solve sooner rather than later.

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Could COVID-19 Reshape The Mid-Life Aircraft Market?

Air New Zealand’s chief executive has become the latest leader to predict that his airline will emerge from the corona-crisis as a smaller operation.

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Tough Decisions Ahead On Grounded Aircraft

Grounding aircraft when bookings collapsed for fear of coronavirus was a painful but easy decision for airlines. Now come the hard decisions, as government restrictions on flying begin to ease and airlines see a glimmer of hope for consumer demand.

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Behind the Scenes at Boeing’s Largest MRO Site

A look at how Boeing’s 168-acre facility at Port San Antonio is growing maintenance programs, innovation and workforce.

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First Look At Hyundai’s S-A1 EVTOL Concept

Hyundai’s new S-A1 eVTOL concept is looking to disrupt the urban air mobility market, with its first full-scale test flight anticipated in 2024.

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Retirement Uptick Will Restock Used Engine Parts

After several years of lagging aircraft retirements, there are signs that an expected wave of removals is imminent if not underway, which will provide much-needed used-parts feed for several popular engine platforms.

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The entire world has had to adapt to the global coronavirus pandemic; and no more so than the aviation industry. From rash cancellations to making tough decisions on grounded aircraft, take a look at the top MRO content published in 2020 so far.