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Sep 02, 2022
ARSA argues that EASA’s additional paperwork demands for parts needlessly cause controversy and confusion.
Sep 01, 2022
MROs and OEMs in Asia are adding new facilities for maintenance and training, as well as a variety of new capabilities.

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Aircraft & Propulsion

Jun 08, 2023
The company expects strong demand for parts and a similar flow of aircraft part-outs this year, while also looking at engine possibilities.
Jun 06, 2023
Barnes Group plans to complete its acquisition of the aero-engine manufacturing and repair specialist by the end of 2023.
Jun 06, 2023
UK-based engineering business will begin operating from late 2023.
Jun 06, 2023
Engine MROs and OEMs are taking steps to improve turnaround times and lead times.
Jun 05, 2023
Comparing progress of three major Boeing 777 cargo conversion programs.

Interiors & Connectivity

Emerging Technologies

Apr 12, 2021
The aviation MRO sector, like most of others industries, had to grapple with the devastating impact of Covid-19 in 2020, adapting to new demands and…
Apr 07, 2021
While the pandemic has stalled some investment plans in the commercial aftermarket, some companies across the Asia region are using the crisis to…
Mar 25, 2021
The ATI Boeing Accelerator’s second cohort of startups are seeking to improve sustainability and efficiency across aviation, including within…
Mar 24, 2021
West Star Aviation is aiming to distribute custom configured iPads with maintenance software installed to more than 600 technicians across the U.S. by the end of May.
Mar 22, 2021
Electric vertical lift startups, maintenance providers and infrastructure specialists are collaborating to tackle new challenges.

Supply Chain

Apr 08, 2022
Sonny Stern, chief commercial officer-aftermarket at Spirit AeroSystems, talks with Lee Ann Shay, Aviation Week’s executive editor MRO and business aviation, about plans to double Spirit’s aftermarket business in the next three years.
Apr 07, 2022
Experts argue the recovering aftermarket will see shifting trends for maintenance contracts, used parts and supply chain digitalization.
Apr 06, 2022
Latin American MROs could have advantages over competitors to the north as aftermarket demand recovers post-pandemic.
Apr 06, 2022
Embraer E-Jet cargo conversion, FEAM acquires Northern Aerotech, MTU Maintenance Zhuhai's new facility and new noteworthy contracts.
Apr 01, 2022
Asia-Pacific countries are likely Russia’s best bet for securing spare aircraft parts—but with shrinking passenger demand, how many parts will it actually need?

Safety, Operations & Regulation

Apr 16, 2021
A listing of airworthiness directives and bulletins from around the world.
Apr 15, 2021
Challenges include tailoring rules for the wide range of organizations it will affect.
Apr 15, 2021
The Aeronautical Repair Station Association honors the memory of Leo Weston, who played a large role in ARSA’s founding.
Apr 12, 2021
The new maintenance facility includes a widebody hangar, workshops and storage facilities for spares and equipment.
Apr 09, 2021
A listing of airworthiness directives and bulletins from around the world.

Workforce & Training

Apr 15, 2021
VIPER Transitions is working with MRO industry partners to help service members transition more easily into aviation maintenance careers.
Apr 15, 2021
Women in the MRO workforce are still facing gender-related challenges on the job.
Apr 15, 2021
How MROs in North America are moving forward with digital strategies despite COVID-19.
Apr 14, 2021
American Airlines COO David Seymour speaks with Aviation Week's Lee Ann Shay on how the airline is helping distribute the COVID-19 vaccine and how it…
Apr 14, 2021
Inside MRO speaks with students about the COVID-19 crisis effects, diversity and inclusion barriers and more.