Inside MRO

By Henry Canaday
With steady growth in commercial aircraft leasing, Ireland-based lessors still dominate the global market, though MRO to support leases may be done elsewhere.
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By Graham Warwick
With more automation in the pipeline, using unmanned aircraft to inspect aircraft for damage looks increasingly attractive.

By Lee Ann Shay
As MRO needs change over the next few years, carriers are looking for innovations in the aftermarket that will help them be more cost-effective.
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By Sean Broderick
The FAA has taken a major step in explaining how maintenance manuals should be distributed—but has anything changed?
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By Henry Canaday
Ireland-based independent MROs, with the benefit of low costs and proximity to Europe, are strong competitors in many service areas, notably leasing support.
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By Sean Broderick
EASA’s recommendations to curb fan cowl door- loss incidents could be followed by mandates.
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By Paul Seidenman
Independent MROs need new strategies to survive as next-generation, high-tech aircraft come into service.
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AMG CEO sees synergies, better customer service for airlines and improved technical capabilities resulting from merger with Barfield, which is nearing completion.
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By Sean Broderick
The CF34 fleet size will be both the same and very different in 2025.
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By Sean Broderick
Big data is coming, but “small data” is already helping align operators and MRO providers
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By Sean Broderick
The V2500 has been in service since 1989—but when will the model’s annual overhaul volume peak?
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By Henry Canaday
Ultrasound camera developed by DolphiTech proving its value for detecting defects in composites.
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By Henry Canaday
Innovation is happening at major MROs, on the line at airlines and among engineers in the many small companies that supply or support aircraft maintenance around the world.

By Sean Broderick
Is the wait for a bigger MRO rebound being supplanted by a new normal growth rate?
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By Sean Broderick
Europe is on record as rejecting the kind of drug and alcohol tests required at U.S. MRO shops.
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Technology advances including lasers, software and imaging in inspection devices are making MRO fixes more reliable and more efficient.

By Paul Seidenman
After evaluating multiple tablet devices for maintenance functions, JetBlue selects the Apple iPad and is already seeing improved efficiency.
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By Lee Ann Shay
Technological innovations are exciting, but they also require an engaged workforce.
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By Sean Broderick
European authorities are now ensuring some 400 repair stations there meet U.S. regulations, but were they adequately prepped for the task?
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Finding new life, Sabena technics, now Sabena Aerospace, is expanding with a joint venture to provide EASA-compliant MRO services in Africa.
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By Henry Canaday
Connecting aircraft in flight with the ground in a truly robust fashion enables massive amounts of data to reach the ground in time to improve operations and assist timely maintenance decisions; for instance, by pre-positioning skilled mechanics, materials and tools at the gate before landing.

By Sean Broderick
Airlines, MRO providers are using data analysis for more than enhancing safety.

By Henry Canaday
Negotiating a favorable flight-hour component deal requires paying close attention to multiple variables and metrics.

Mix-up involving a Saudia Airlines aircraft being sent to Israel for maintenance leads to cancellation of leasing company’s contract.
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Upgraded or new tools and materials are dedicated to MRO composite work.
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