Inside MRO

MRO providers should broaden their expectations of what skills are needed for new-hires to do the job well.

The carrier has rolled out electronic aircraft maintenance logs on its narrowbodies and seeks to develop capability for widebodies by 2025.

The aircraft propulsion system is powered by hydrogen fuel cells in combination with a booster battery pack that is used during peak power demands.

Seoul's Incheon International Airport is known for its air hub, connecting passengers to South Korea and beyond.

MROs are seeing greater interest in nose-to-tail maintenance lines for Boeing 737 platforms.

ARSA asserts that FAA enforcement of language about certificated mechanics holds back those with repairman certificates.

Lockheed Martin and IFS discuss how artificial intelligence could transform aircraft maintenance in commercial and defense segments.

Head-up display developers are enhancing functionality to enable wider visuals, lighter weight and greater pilot comfort.

Aviation Week projects that the growth of North America’s engine fleet over the next decade will increase MRO spending.

Wind tunnel evaluations are giving Safran confidence about meeting the targeted noise levels of the RISE open-fan engine demonstrator, company executives say.

MRO industry workforce specialists are adding capabilities to help the aftermarket solve staffing issues.

One OEM dominates MRO spending over next decade.

MRO providers factor in new-generation engine issues to their maintenance shop planning.

MRO providers consider international recruitment and implement more flexible workforce schedules as they face pressure from the growing technician shortage.

New products are being developed to protect aircraft and hangars from a variety of safety threats.

Next-generation aircraft electrical systems are incorporating design changes to meet requirements for advanced air mobility platforms.

Industry stakeholders are raising concerns about a lack of qualification standards for painters in the aviation industry.

The AOG Technics unapproved parts scandal shows the aviation industry should rely more on technician experience than paperwork in identifying issues.

Kuehne+Nagel’s vice president and global head of aerospace discusses the company’s latest developments in supply chain sustainability and technology.

New MRO facilities and joint ventures are highlights of Contracts and News Briefs this month.

While MRO joint ventures in China are still forming, the environment for such ventures is becoming less favorable.

Industry has dealt with bogus parts issues for years. Could the latest case help jump-start long-discussed, digitially driven traceability?

MRO providers and OEMs seek changes in the parts approval and procurement processes in the wake of the documentation falsification discovery.

How airlines are dealing with MRO capacity constraints and supply chain issues.

Executives at MRO Europe discussed what is working well for them and the hurdles their businesses are facing.