MRO Americas 2024 Top Stories

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Services & Support
 

 
Nov 14, 2023
Lufthansa Technik signed new deals covering base maintenance, component support and technician training at the Dubai Airshow.
Nov 13, 2023
UAE-based engine maintenance provider Sanad has publicly unveiled its Leap Engine MRO Center in Abu Dhabi.

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Aircraft & Propulsion

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 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.

Interiors & Connectivity

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.
Mar 28, 2022
Thommen Aircraft Equipment has begun offering replacement services for CRT and first-generation LCD displays in legacy aircraft.

Emerging Technologies

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.
Jun 19, 2023
Predictive maintenance is one of the main drivers of the technology adoption,
Jun 16, 2023
How Icelandic low-cost carrier Play is planning its maintenance and driving efficiencies.
Jun 16, 2023
Why Delta Air Lines has operational optimism and is investing billions in its operations.

Supply Chain

Jan 24, 2024
Head-up display developers are enhancing functionality to enable wider visuals, lighter weight and greater pilot comfort.
Jan 23, 2024
Short life-cycles, bureaucratic hurdles and a focus on upfront costs may be hindering African airlines’ usage of digital MRO software.
Jan 23, 2024
SATA Air Açores Group plans to add Airbus A320 A check capability as it targets more independent MRO operations.
Jan 22, 2024
The storage facility aims to alleviate supply chain issues and spares shortages in India and South Asia.
Jan 16, 2024
Setna iO shares perspectives on benefits and challenges of various types of aftermarket parts contracts.

Safety, Operations & Regulation

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.
May 19, 2023
A listing of airworthiness directives and bulletins from around the world.

Workforce & Training

Oct 19, 2023
Aviation Week MRO experts share their observations and insights gained from the 25th edition of MRO Europe which took place this week in Amsterdam.
Oct 19, 2023
Aviation Week visited KLM E&M’s Amsterdam “Maker Space” to see technologies it is developing to improve maintenance processes.
Oct 18, 2023
The component facility located east of Budapest will open in spring 2024.
Oct 13, 2023
Europe’s aftermarket is growing with hangar and capability expansions, joint ventures, contracts, new financing and more.
Oct 13, 2023
Through a partnership with International AeroTech Academy, Amazon is paying tuition for its employees to pursue A&P certificates.