A lack of in-region engine maintenance shop capacity combined with a shortage of capabilities is causing bottlenecks in Asia-Pacific for airline customers.

Beyond fixing the supply chain and production execution, the industry must reconsider how profits are shared across the value chain.

Aircraft asset manager Airborne Capital is preparing a new partnership with maintenance provider MRO Japan to improve end-of-lease services for clients.

The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into MRO operations is underway, but adaption of the technology is in its early days, industry executives say.

USM usage is growing in Asia-Pacific among end users, but the region faces challenges related to high costs, regulatory requirements and supply chain issues.

The FAA plans to expand inspections of Boeing 777 fuel feed tubes for latent lightning protection failures to a larger portion of the fleet.

Air Works Group has introduced the Airbus Competence Training Suite for A320 family aircraft.

Currently an all-Airbus A330 operator, AirAsia X plans to add A321neos and A321LRs to its fleet next year that will enable it to go into new markets.