Emerging Technologies

By Daniel Williams
We look at the latest generation engines CFM LEAP and Pratt & Whitney GTF against the well-established "legacy" engines CFM56 and IAE V2500.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The “social marketplace” for aero-engine leasing and sales is hitting the market with new features, following a beta testing period with aftermarket companies.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
A demonstration from MRO Americas 2023 of how Kane Robotics’ new GRIT collaborative robot automates manual labor on aircraft components.
MRO Americas

By Sean Broderick
Embraer picked EmpowerMX’s software to replace paper task cards and other documents associated with heavy maintenance checks.
Maintenance & Training

By Henry Canaday
Although carriers made cuts to IT budgets during COVID-19, AFI KLM E&M sees renewed momentum for predictive maintenance.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Launch Technical Workforce Solutions is developing a digital platform to automate hiring for MRO industry contingent labor.
Emerging Technologies

By Craig Gottlieb
Aligning fragmented pockets of data across aftermarket divisions is key to improving the scale and efficiency of data ecosystems.
Emerging Technologies

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
How new connectivity technologies are enabling enhanced communication services regardless of satellite orbit positions.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Henry Canaday
ANA and JAL are using OEM predictive maintenance tools, but results so far are difficult to quantify.
Emerging Technologies

By Henry Canaday
A growing number of MROs and OEMs are using additive manufacturing to expand design freedom and improve replacement parts.
Emerging Technologies

By Prachi Patel
A Norway-based aircraft de-icing specialist is building the world's largest de-icing robot at Avinor Oslo Airport.
Emerging Technologies

By Henry Canaday
Following positive results and customer feedback, Revima is working on predictive tools for more types of components.
Emerging Technologies

By Henry Canaday
PartsBase has launched a new e-commerce marketplace for buying and selling of aviation parts.
Emerging Technologies

By Prachi Patel
Ashok Gopinath, CEO of GMR Aero Technic discusses Indian MRO market and company's future plans to expand its capabilities.
MRO

By Henry Canaday
The OEM is adding more tools and features for advanced data actions.
Emerging Technologies

By Guy Norris
Canadian operator WestJet is installing a production standard Aero Design Labs (ADL) drag reduction kit on a Boeing 737-700.
Airlines & Lessors

By Henry Canaday
Could artificial intelligence tools help MROs troubleshoot aircraft defects?
Emerging Technologies

By Henry Canaday
SITA research suggests most airlines will pursue paperless operations by 2025.
Emerging Technologies

By Lee Ann Shay
Luiz Mauad, Eve’s vice president of services and fleet operation, discusses the development of eVTOLs—including maintenance expectations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick, Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi
How OEMs are ramping up aftermarket support as air carriers struggle to meet resurgent demand.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
How MROs are adapting to deal with supply chain disruptions and related shortages.
Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
The company is focusing on the retrofit market as the easiest path to market for its electric propulsion units.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Claus Bauer, head of technical fleet management, discusses the airline’s maintenance strategy for the post-pandemic service ramp-up.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Next-gen airborne waste and water systems aim to make problematic plumbing on aircraft more manageable.
Interiors & Connectivity

John Walton
More complex layouts, interior products and safety requirements are changing trends in aircraft cabin modifications.
Interiors & Connectivity