MRO Americas 2024 Top Stories

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Jan 15, 2024
FL Technics says cargo conversions, materials and labor shortages, and Russian sanctions are all impacting narrowbody maintenance demand.
Jan 12, 2024
The AAR and Indamer Technics joint venture is growing facilities, capabilities, workforce and customers.

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Aircraft & Propulsion

Mar 08, 2024
MRO providers argue that OEMs should expand access to repairs to help solve engine repair bottlenecks.
Mar 08, 2024
Advanced air mobility OEMs are making maintenance preparations ahead of looming service entry dates.
Mar 07, 2024
Maintenance agreement encompasses the Airbus A320neo aircraft fleet of Flyadeal.
Mar 07, 2024
A roundup of aftermarket news and contracts announced at MRO Middle East 2024.
Mar 07, 2024
Today’s aircraft emergency evacuation doors are lighter, more robust and faster to open—but maintenance may be more complex.

Interiors & Connectivity

Sep 26, 2022
The airline’s entire fleet will undergo a software upgrade to optimize flight trajectories and save fuel.
Sep 15, 2022
Higher-power personal electronic devices and Europe’s new USB-C rule are driving airlines to retrofit fleets with upgraded charging ports.
Sep 07, 2022
Power-by-the-hour contracts, line maintenance and component repairs for aircraft feature in this month’s Contracts and Briefs.
Aug 22, 2022
The companies’ Next-Generation Air Transportable Galley Lavatories add newer technology and components to simplify repair needs.
Aug 17, 2022
Emirates Engineering is beginning preparation and trial runs to retrofit the passenger cabins of a large portion of its A380 and 777 aircraft.

Emerging Technologies

Aug 31, 2023
A new software platform aims to help aftermarket companies optimize technical training and workforce planning.
Aug 14, 2023
Southwest Airlines is using an artificial intelligence tool from startup AIXI to auto-code repairs.
Aug 11, 2023
If you don’t want to be left behind by technology, consider these seven points.
Aug 11, 2023
Several efforts in the aftermarket show a common theme that could improve MRO efficiencies.
Aug 11, 2023
How Collins Aerostructures unit is positioning itself for new fleets, evolving technologies and advanced materials.

Supply Chain

Feb 20, 2024
Pratt & Whitney Canada is creating a new overhaul line in Singapore for its PT6C-67C engines—a second location for the overhaul capability.
Feb 19, 2024
Pratt & Whitney says 30 innovations aimed at maximizing productivity in MRO processes have been delivered by the Singapore Technology Accelerator since 2022.
Feb 19, 2024
Singaporean startup Nandina REM has created recycled carbon fiber materials from Boeing 767 floorboards.
Feb 16, 2024
Could Pratt's India investment eventually lead to an MRO presence in India?
Feb 15, 2024
Global Engine Maintenance shares perspectives on Latin American aftermarket trends and upcoming expansion plans.

Safety, Operations & Regulation

Jul 21, 2023
A listing of airworthiness directives and bulletins from around the world.
Jul 17, 2023
Tamarack Aerospace Group plans to offer the upgrades alongside its new winglet upgrade for the De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400.
Jul 14, 2023
A listing of airworthiness directives and bulletins from around the world.
Jul 14, 2023
Marubeni Corporation has invested in inventory solutions provider DASI following the exit of Fortress Investment Group.
Jul 13, 2023
Congress is readying new legislation that will guide how much the FAA spends over the next few years, while giving the agency an updated to-do list.

Workforce & Training

Jan 11, 2024
Aviation Week takes a look inside the new GMR School of Aviation in Hyderabad.
Jan 11, 2024
MRO industry workforce specialists are adding capabilities to help the aftermarket solve staffing issues.
Jan 05, 2024
ATEC is launching a new initiative to help aviation industry experts transition to instructor roles at airframe and powerplant schools.
Dec 19, 2023
Notable MRO industry leadership changes so far in 2023.
Dec 18, 2023
A look at how StandardAero is growing its new in-house mechanic training program ahead of its planned Leap introduction in 2024.