Garuda Indonesia is making progress with a range of efficiency initiatives as it attempts to match its rapid international growth with improved profitability.

Etihad Airways has signed a 10-year Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) support agreement with Revima APU of France for the repair and health monitoring of the PW980 APUs on its five A380 aircraft.

Over the next decade, the North American MRO demand is expected to reach more than $209 billion. Engine maintenance will have the majority at 34%, followed by components at 28%.

Spare engines ensure unbroken airline operations in the event of scheduled and unplanned engine removals.

With ADS-B requirements coming in 2020 and an expansive list of ways to upgrade and maximize the cockpit, check out some avionics products for connectivity, compliance and efficiency.

Crosswind take-offs and landings are common, but they're no less scary to watch. See frightening landings including the KLM Boeing 747 St. Maarten landing.

The 747 might only now be reaching the halfway point in its remarkable, world-altering flying career.

Earnings at Airbus have taken an expected hit as the company transitions from development of new aircraft programs to full-scale production.