As aerospace and defense suppliers head to this year's Farnborough air show, two of their biggest customers present a stark picture of an industry going in two directions. Boeing Commercial Airplanes is hoping to roll out big orders for its reengined 737 MAX narrowbody jet at the show, further proof of airlines' seemingly insatiable appetite for more efficient aircraft.

Volga-Dnepr tends to plan on a supersized scale—it transports oversized cargo, such as a 60-ton truck-mounted pump—and considers its mission to be building “air bridges” across the world.

A J Walter Aviation has won a multi-million dollar contract to provide component power-by-the-hour support to Egypt's AlMasria Universal Airlines.

The engine overhaul bill for CFM International CF34-8 engines that power many of the world’s larger regional jets will top $1 billion over the next three years, presenting a cost challenge to many of the regional carriers that operate them or the major airline partners that help them cover the expense.

The Volga-Dnepr group plans to grow its fleet by more than 50% in the next four years and at least double its maintenance division’s locations around the world, says Victor Sherin, managing director of Volga-Dnepr Gulf.

Boeing and Southwest have asked the FAA to delay mandating inspections on Boeing 717 fuselage frames.

In the quest to reduce errors and improve safety, managers too often focus on the wrong questions. They ask things like, “How can we reduce our incident rate?” and “How can I get workers to pick up debris on the shop floor?” What they should be asking is something like: What is keeping technicians from doing what they already know is right?

The June 7 initial bid deadline for bankrupt Canadian MRO provider Aveos's assets passed with mixed news, including indications that Air Canada is willing to help land work for the buyers of the engine and component businesses, while no bids were received for Aveos's airframe assets.