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MRO Americas 2024 Top Stories
Nov 20, 2023
Engine MRO provider Sanad is expanding global footprint, maintenance capabilities and workforce recruitment efforts.
Nov 20, 2023
A roundup of some of the key aftermarket-related news from the Dubai Airshow 2023.
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Aircraft & Propulsion
Mar 04, 2024
Ibom Air is building maintenance capability for its own fleet and to serve third-party customers.
Mar 04, 2024
How custom software is helping Ametek MRO AEM manage aircraft medical kit parts.
Mar 04, 2024
Saudia Technic is adding more localized repair capabilities, including spares manufacturing, helicopter MRO and mobile maintenance services.
Mar 04, 2024
New MRO facilities and joint ventures are highlights of this month’s News Briefs and Contracts.
Feb 28, 2024
Aviation Week visited AirBaltic’s MRO facilities in Riga, Latvia to see its growing A220 heavy maintenance capabilities.
Interiors & Connectivity
May 22, 2022
Flying Colours, a Canadian-based refurbishment, completions and maintenance provider, is experiencing a “rebirth” in conversions of Bombardier CRJ 200 aircraft into corporate shuttles and VIP business aircraft.
May 09, 2022
If Airbus or its engine manufacturers had made a few changes, could the A380 have been a better-selling aircraft?
May 06, 2022
What’s the outlook for IFE? Will all airline passengers be able to stream with their own devices eventually?
Apr 13, 2022
Today’s QARs have evolved to provide airlines with better capability, capacity and connectivity.
Apr 07, 2022
New aircraft seat designs are being developed to better accommodate passengers with reduced mobility.
Emerging Technologies
Jul 11, 2023
Aging fleets, cargo conversions and sustainability initiatives are driving life-extension MRO work for older turboprops.
Jul 10, 2023
Some maintenance providers are already testing use cases for generative artificial intelligence, but experts warn of significant risks.
Jul 10, 2023
Accenture argues that MRO providers must prioritize data accuracy and transparency to capitalize on the potential of artificial intelligence.
Jun 22, 2023
Pratt & Whitney’s Percept tool automates pre- and post-lease engine inspections, reducing time by around 90%.
Jun 21, 2023
Japan Airlines signed deals with Boeing and Collins Aerospace at the 2023 Paris Air Show related to predictive maintenance tools and interior modifications.
Supply Chain
Feb 06, 2024
Airframe, engine and business acquisitions are driving growth at aftermarket parts suppliers.
Feb 05, 2024
The consumable and expendable supplier says ongoing supply chain issues are impacting sourcing, prices and availability of parts.
Feb 05, 2024
Seoul's Incheon International Airport is known for its air hub, connecting passengers to South Korea and beyond.
Feb 05, 2024
MROs are seeing greater interest in nose-to-tail maintenance lines for Boeing 737 platforms.
Feb 01, 2024
Safran India CEO Jetendra Gavankar on the OEM’s expansion plans for MRO workforce, capabilities and facilities.
Safety, Operations & Regulation
Jun 13, 2023
Since the FAA’s new Part 147 regulations took effect last September, MRO training schools are seeing plenty of positive impact.
Jun 10, 2023
A listing of airworthiness directives and bulletins from around the world.
Jun 04, 2023
A listing of airworthiness directives and bulletins from around the world.
Jun 02, 2023
ST Engineering and SIA Engineering’s new solar panels are saving considerable energy costs and emissions.
May 26, 2023
A listing of airworthiness directives and bulletins from around the world.
Workforce & Training
Nov 02, 2023
Asia Digital Engineering’s new EASA Part 145 maintenance approval will help it boost MRO services outside the Asia-Pacific region.
Nov 02, 2023
Success in Lufthansa Technik’s components business is driving record results, alongside growth in workforce and new contracts.
Nov 02, 2023
The facility will enable the Australian airline to insource maintenance activities that have previously been performed in Europe.
Oct 27, 2023
The new program is currently partnering with multiple aviation companies to secure employment upon completion of the course.
Oct 24, 2023
The new program partners with the U.S. Army Reserve and three MRO schools to give students direct pathway to airline jobs.