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Jun 08, 2020
China’s domestic flights had recovered to almost 80% of January levels by May 31, up from 20% in late February, according to RadarBox. That is a recovery in flights, not passenger counts or airline revenues. Nevertheless, it has meant a substantial recovery in work on narrowbodies for China’s MROs. 
Jun 08, 2020
Social distancing on aircraft would mean the era of “cheap travel is over,” according to IATA director general Alexandre de Juniac. While this would be bad news for airlines, it does present an opportunity for innovative cabin solutions, especially for seat manufacturers.
Jun 08, 2020
Like many shops across Europe, Iberia Maintenance began ramping up activity last month following a slowing of operations in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak and the airline MRO says it is now adopting a week-by-week approach when assessing demand increases.
Jun 08, 2020
Following a sobering €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) pre-tax loss for the first three months of the year, Lufthansa Group has said that “the sale of…
Jun 07, 2020
Al Ain based company Strata Manufacturing (Strata) has successfully delivered 100 shipsets of the assembled A350-900 Inboard Flaps (IBF).
Jun 05, 2020
A listing of airworthiness directive and bulletins from CAAS, CASA, DGCA, EASA, FAA, FATA and TC.
Jun 05, 2020
ITS To Perform B737 Teardown ITS will begin tearing down a Boeing 737-800 formerly operated by SAS Scandinavian Airlines. It will take place in Wales…
Jun 05, 2020
The engine aftermarket is proving to be a moveable feast as numerous factors – some predictable, others not – converge. Chuck Grieve reports.