Avtrade has added to its aircraft acquisition programme from the Middle East and Africa with the purchase of ex Flynas Embraer E190LR aircraft (MSN 19000232). Purchased from the lessor; the serviceable aircraft, manufactured in December 2008 with just over 11,000 flight hours, the deal is for the complete airframe minus core engines

W. L. Gore & Associates introduces a new aerospace fiber optic cable, GORE, which offers a high-speed data transmission cable in a lightweight construction.

Collection of tweets from the MRO industry. Follow #AVMRO to join the conversation.

The American Airlines-Rolls Royce joint-venture (JV) engine-overhaul shop tabbed for closure in 2016 is running at about one-third capacity, and demand is sagging enough that the facility could practically handle the entire global RB211 and Trent 800 shop-visit workload, Aviation Week data suggest.

MRO software specialist Seabury MRO Solutions is confident that recently forged ties with its new parent organization will help raise the company’s profile amongst larger airlines and aftermarket providers, a top executive says.

This year’s event in London offers an opportunity to showcase the nation’s strong MRO industry.

With steady growth in commercial aircraft leasing, Ireland-based lessors still dominate the global market, though MRO to support leases may be done elsewhere.

With more automation in the pipeline, using unmanned aircraft to inspect aircraft for damage looks increasingly attractive.