Safety, Ops & Regulation

As regulators increase acceptance of remote collaboration technologies, MROs pursue their use cases for new efficiencies.

News of promotions, appointments and honors involving professionals within the business aviation community

The FAA plans to require Boeing 737 MAX operators to replace a poorly designed engine-access door component with an updated version.

Year ahead could see end to nagging entry-to-service issues.

The technical risks of landing and reflying rockets have been resolved, but the business case seems far from closed.

HEPA filters and fresh air recommended to keep cabins virus-free.

Remote inspection approvals, distance learning could mark permanent shifts.

The major trends that shaped the aviation aftermarket over the past 25 years also provide clues to where it’s going.

Structural health monitors could be the most efficient way to inspect airframes but are not being readily implemented.

Trends in navigation systems lean toward being more satellite-dependent and accuracy-accentuated.

Fewer flights, new security protocols, a smaller labor force and more consolidation likely lie ahead.

With the majority of fleets parked outside during the COVID-19 crisis, the MRO is looking to contingency plans for dealing with severe weather.

One of the few sectors holding up relatively well during the corona-crisis is air cargo. In China, for example, several cargo airlines reported rising

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MROs, suppliers and startups are adapting to the changing environment while seeking out new opportunities for business.

The financial help available to airlines under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) come with restrictions and conditions

The FAA has released long-awaited policy on using video links and other “remote technology” to conduct inspections and help validate regulatory compliance, adding to a growing set of procedural changes meant to accommodate social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.

As airlines conserve cash and compile excess aircraft, MRO providers will feel the financial pain.

The FAA has made several changes and is preparing more guidance documents and policy statements to help the industry navigate some short-term roadblocks presented by the coronavirus pandemic.

U.S. domestic flights dropped from about 27,000 on Jan. 23 to less than 17,000 on March 23, according the flight trackers at RadarBox. That 37%

Airlines are drastically cutting their passenger flights in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, which could take several months to contain. This will cause a rash of aftermarket order cancellations.

Ted Colbert, CEO of Boeing Global Services, spoke with Lee Ann Shay on March 4 at Boeing’s Chicago headquarters about how he’s adjusting to the job that he started in October and how he’s navigating today’s very dynamic business environment.

Lufthansa Technik could provide “attractive” collateral for its parent airline group to raise financing to ensure its survival through the coronavirus crisis, Credit Suisse has said.

Constant Aviation, a Cleveland-based maintenance, repair and overhaul specialist, says concern over the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a wave of inquiries from business and commercial operators over applications of a specially developed anti-microbial protection treatment for aircraft interiors.

The association that represents U.S. aviation repair stations has asked the Trump administration and Congress for $11 billion to help offset an anticipated slowdown in aftermarket work as airlines ground aircraft and wait out the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis.