MRO Americas 2024 Top Stories

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Services & Support
 

 
Oct 24, 2023
Test capability adds to existing hospital shop visit services at the facility.
Oct 18, 2023
The CAMO specialist will offer 8tree’s 3D dent-mapping technology as a service to customers in the region.

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Aircraft & Propulsion

Feb 20, 2024
Sourcing Boeing 737-700 aircraft assets in today's market is proving challenging for disassembly specialists.
Feb 19, 2024
Last year was a record year for ATR's services business.
Feb 19, 2024
A recent expansion of Pratt & Whitney’s Singapore-based engine center Eagle Services Asia (ESA) will grow its GTF capacity by two thirds in 2024.
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 15, 2024
Global Engine Maintenance shares perspectives on Latin American aftermarket trends and upcoming expansion plans.

Interiors & Connectivity

Feb 23, 2022
A new generation of passenger aircraft is seeing a second life as cargo carriers.
Feb 22, 2022
Philippine Airlines and Qantas have contracted Airbus to help with cabin modifications and systems and airframe upgrades.
Feb 04, 2022
What’s in and what’s out for aircraft cabins.
Feb 02, 2022
Inflight entertainment providers are introducing new products to improve passenger experience and grow airline business opportunities.
Feb 01, 2022
Airlines and MROs are using only a fraction of available data. How can the industry overcome challenges in using data’s full potential?

Emerging Technologies

Jun 08, 2023
Collins’ new connected galley inserts can be used to identify issues and predict failure before it occurs.
Jun 01, 2023
As part of its efforts to build maintenance operations, Volocopter will implement Swiss-AS’s AMOS software.
May 31, 2023
Norsk Titanium CEO Michael Canario on hurdles to acceptance of additive metal manufacturing for commercial aviation
May 31, 2023
Asia Digital Engineering has launched a digital parts marketplace and an aircraft health management platform.
May 26, 2023
GE Aerospace and Waygate Technologies have partnered to develop technologies for improved aircraft engine inspections.

Supply Chain

Jan 15, 2024
FL Technics says cargo conversions, materials and labor shortages, and Russian sanctions are all impacting narrowbody maintenance demand.
Dec 19, 2023
Leki Aviation discusses how supply chain challenges, new technology and the AOG Technics scandal have impacted the parts market.
Dec 18, 2023
Supply chain delays, parts price inflation and engine troubles are likely to continue challenging MRO providers in 2024.
Dec 13, 2023
Supply chain and aftermarket challenges are prompting some airlines to consider alternative solutions for aircraft branding and liveries.
Dec 12, 2023
Tune in as editors discuss Lufthansa Group ditching plans for outside investment in Lufthansa Technik and what this means for the future growth of the MRO unit.

Safety, Operations & Regulation

May 07, 2023
Since the FAA’s new Part 147 regulations took effect last September, schools are seeing plenty of positive impact.
May 05, 2023
A listing of airworthiness directives and bulletins from around the world.
May 05, 2023
A 2021 Boeing 747 engine failure was caused by an issue flagged by Pratt & Whitney, but its recommended fix was not mandated, a Dutch safety board found.
May 03, 2023
MROs share strategies for protecting aircraft, equipment and staff in some of the most extreme weather conditions.
May 01, 2023
ARSA highlights the importance of understanding the plain language of FAA requirements—and where “requirements” are not actually mandatory.

Workforce & Training

Oct 13, 2023
MRO executives discuss ways to alleviate supply chain pressures and bottlenecks.
Oct 12, 2023
The aviation industry is investing heavily in sustainable aviation fuel, but will its use cause headaches for MRO providers?
Oct 12, 2023
High parts demand and low USM supply are causing parts shortages that are increasing shop visit and component repair turnaround times.
Oct 12, 2023
American Airlines’ vice president of technical services shares the carrier’s approach to solving workforce and supply chain challenges.
Oct 12, 2023
Industry insights on data and digitalization for aerospace, defense and commercial aviation.