Everyone notices an aircraft’s paint-job, but almost no one considers the intricate chemistry and technological advances that underpin its application and durability.

ASKY Airlines based in Lomé,Togo and shareholder, Ethiopian Airlines are planning to establish an aircraft MRO and training center in West Africa.

Most operators have already made the repair, based on OEM instructions.

Data from 800,000 flights will be examined.

Over the next decade, the requirement for commercial aircraft engine work is expected to exceed $282 billion. The top 10 engine families will generate $200.8 billion accounting for 71% of all engine MRO demand. The CFM56-7 family will hold the largest share of engine MRO demand at 17%, followed by the V2500-A5 with 14% and GE90-115B with 11%.

Even short flights can seem long if your seat is uncomfortable or your phone unexpectedly runs out of power. See the materials, structures and power options that make for a smoother flight.

Asking companies how Britain’s exit from the European Union might affect them is like asking someone to predict a sculpture after only the first chisel-blow.

Malaysia’s first attempt at building an aerospace industry flopped. But using the skills and infrastructure from that enterprise, the government has since pushed toward aircraft components manufacturing.