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Oct 15, 2020
Engine shop visits will not return to 2019 levels until 2024, according to consultancy IBA. In 2020 they are down roughly 70% on the previous year,…
Oct 15, 2020
Robotic Skies CEO Brad Hayden talks about building a network of UAS maintenance providers and what steps the industry needs to take to prepare for MRO of AAM vehicles.
Oct 15, 2020
The virus crisis has been tough on all independent MROs. But large MROs often depend on large orders from large carriers, which can evaporate in a…
Oct 15, 2020
The traffic crash, troubled airline and lessor finances and coming aircraft tear downs are going to dramatically reshape aircraft and engine part…
Oct 14, 2020
OEM trims 20-year fleet size, delivery projections in first forecast since pandemic started.
Oct 14, 2020
With Chinese domestic flights now running at or above year-ago levels, and international flights at about 40% of year-ago levels, Chinese MROs are…
Oct 14, 2020
With about a thousand aircraft due to be returned from leases without onward lessees in sight in 2021, the aftermarket for these assets will be much…
Oct 13, 2020
American Airlines President Robert Isom talks with Aviation Week’s Lee Ann Shay about bringing international traffic back and navigating the…