MRO Americas 2024 Top Stories

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Oct 02, 2023
New agreements relate to CFM56-7B engines and Boeing 777 aircraft.
Sep 29, 2023
With an average of 350 Airbus A320neos expected to be grounded at any given time in 2024-26, A320ceos and older Boeing 737s will need to fly longer.

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Aircraft & Propulsion

Feb 09, 2024
The center of gravity for an aircraft determines load manifests, but what if the CG is a bit off?
Feb 08, 2024
Aviation Week projects that a significant aircraft fleet increase in 2024-33 will drive healthy growth in Latin America’s MRO market.
Feb 08, 2024
Manufacturers of aircraft cargo handling systems target improvements to reduce maintenance and enable more cargo flexibility.
Feb 07, 2024
Although demand for engine core performance restorations is high, supply chain issues are impeding turnaround times.
Feb 07, 2024
Coopesa’s capacity is full now, but there may be openings in the near future.

Interiors & Connectivity

Dec 27, 2021
Electronic tech log providers say more airlines are starting to deploy the technology across fleets to improve productivity and reduce costs, despite challenges in rolling out digitalization.
Dec 14, 2021
The regional airline is updating and replacing interiors for its entire Embraer ERJ 145 XR fleet.
Dec 10, 2021
How the Boeing 767’s long-term future will be shaped by the buoyant cargo market.
Dec 06, 2021
Avionics specialists are adding new products, equipment and repair capabilities to support a wider customer base.
Nov 18, 2021
A roundup of MRO news and contracts from the 2021 Dubai Air Show.

Emerging Technologies

May 03, 2023
How digitalization, diversity and internal training initiatives are growing TrueAero’s business.
May 03, 2023
German companies Lufthansa Technik and BASF say the surface technology will achieve more efficiency gains and a CO2 emission reduction of up to 3%.
May 02, 2023
Maintenance providers share lessons learned from incorporating digital devices in the hangar—and where the technology roadmap is headed next.
May 01, 2023
To drive its growth at CVG, FEAM is building a new hangar, a new aircraft mechanic school and infrastructure for advanced air mobility.
May 01, 2023
ETL providers are increasing system functionality and growing their global customer bases.

Supply Chain

Nov 29, 2023
Tune in as editors discuss this year's Dubai Airshow and announcements relating to MRO capacity, capability, technology and workforce.
Nov 28, 2023
Kelly Aero is a Montgomery, Alabama-based manufacturer of aftermarket aircraft magnetos, replacement parts and ignition harnesses.
Nov 24, 2023
SR Technics subsidiary Strade is navigating economic and supply chain challenges through new agreements and expansions.
Nov 17, 2023
VSE Aviation has announced six new aftermarket distribution agreements valued at around $750 million.
Nov 15, 2023
Soisa Aircraft Interiors is expanding operations in Dubai to grow business with Middle Eastern carriers.

Safety, Operations & Regulation

Apr 16, 2023
A listing of airworthiness directives and bulletins from around the world.
Apr 10, 2023
A listing of airworthiness directives and bulletins from around the world.
Apr 05, 2023
Aftermarket stakeholders should consider multiple perspectives when working to solve the MRO workforce shortage.
Apr 03, 2023
The agency is considering requiring SMS for repair stations, and the NTSB is convinced they would be beneficial.
Apr 01, 2023
A listing of airworthiness directives and bulletins from around the world.

Workforce & Training

Sep 14, 2023
A new chapter of Women In Aviation International, co-founded by an Aviation Week staffer, is hosting several MRO-focused Girls In Aviation Day events.
Sep 13, 2023
Recruitment specialist AeroProfessional urges industry to invest in recruitment and streamlined training to avoid a workforce crisis.
Sep 13, 2023
CEO Zilvinas Lapinskas discusses the Lithuanian MRO’s recent hangar announcements.
Sep 11, 2023
The engine MRO provider adds further on-site capability at its Chinese operation.
Aug 31, 2023
A new software platform aims to help aftermarket companies optimize technical training and workforce planning.