Aircraft retirements—accelerated by a restructuring process—have allowed Qantas to consolidate its heavy maintenance facilities, the engineering workforce has been pared back significantly, and efficiency gains have been realized in line maintenance and other areas.

Chinese MRO pay rates may now be rising no faster than the rate at which efficiency can be improved. Competition for staff from other industries is lower, and the supply of skilled people looks increasingly adequate.

New figures indicate that the 787 is not an airframe MRO provider’s dream.

The flight tracking mandate is supposed to enhance safety, but a working group cautions that unintended consequences may add risk.

The European Commission scrutinizes the competitive landscape of commercial maintenance in Europe.

SR Technics’ strategy to transform its Zurich base into a center of excellence for cabin modifications rather than focusing on base maintenance is paying off, as evidenced by new contracts from Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Air Europa.

Wages in the Chinese airframe-maintenance industry are rising much more slowly than the formerly common rate of 10% per year, industry managers in the country say.

Entry into service of new commercial airliners, along with growing stream of data from aircraft and parts, creating challenges and opportunities for MRO providers.