Inside MRO

Recent airline financial data shows MRO costs increasing, and that trend is likely to continue.

Facility expansions, joint ventures and support contracts feature in Contracts and News Briefs this month.

Why some Middle Eastern airlines are moving to in-source more of their maintenance requirements.

New-generation cabin air conditioning systems are advancing reliability, air quality and sustainability.

David Neeleman’s latest airline, Breeze Airways, is expanding its fleet and operations. Its president, Tom Doxey, provides details.

U.S. aftermarket stakeholders must be persistent in supporting efforts to advance aviation regulatory policies.

Renewed interest in midlife widebodies is forcing operators to revisit operational and replacement cycles for large engines.

The FAA’s phased upgrade aligns with voluntary delays put in place by wireless companies.

Aviation Week projects that the expanding engine fleet in Latin America will drive an increase in MRO spending over the next decade.

Continued demand for end-of-life services is driving teardown specialists to add new facilities, capabilities and projects.

The Spanish MRO provider plans for a changing engine aftermarket with new investments and more in-house parts repairs.

Small-to-midsize aftermarket companies could employ fractional executives to solve labor challenges more affordably.

Why Aerolineas Argentinas is looking to develop capabilities for the under-served Latin American commercial aftermarket.

An industry working group has recommended that the FAA consolidate its disparate guidance for repair station certification and oversight into a single source.

How other companies can learn from Collins Aerospace’s approach to addressing cybersecurity issues.

Spare engines have become a chokepoint for airlines due to delivery delays and longer periods out of service for older engines undergoing maintenance.

How the aviation aftermarket plays a role in engine advancements such as hydrogen.

How Aer Lingus is looking at new technologies for its maintenance operation and potentially bolstering its in-house parts repairs.

Ambitious large scale airframe modification programs will convert two A380s into flying technology testbeds for a hydrogen fuel cell, hydrogen combustion and an

Safety enhancements to the 737-10 will make their way to the rest of the 737 MAX fleet.

Manufacturers are adapting coatings and paint to address composite challenges and the increasing focus on sustainability.

Which engines and airlines will generate the most engine MRO demand in North America over the next decade.

Landing gear MRO providers are adding new capabilities, facilities and certifications to meet growing demand.

Advancements in cabin windows are focusing on larger, lighter-weight products that can hold up long-term.

Despite a divided Congress for 2023, ARSA remains optimistic about collaboration on aviation policymaking.