Aircraft & Propulsion

More ex-Spirit Airlines Airbus A320neos are entering the part-out market following the purchase of three units by Dublin-based Killick Aerospace.

Global Airlines plans to move its A380 into an MRO facility for its 12-year check “by the end of this year” as the UK startup inches toward commercial operations.

HAECO inks new agreements in China as it works to expand footprint and capabilities in the country’s growing MRO market.

Aftermarket specialist AerFin has said it is disassembling more Airbus A320neo aircraft following eight teardowns already.

Aer Lingus partnered with AISmartPlan through the IAGi accelerator program, and it is now deploying the platform in its operations.

Ryanair's Michael O'Leary sees the return of Spirit Airlines' A320-family aircraft to lessors easing engine availability rather than bringing many more aircraft into the secondhand market.

Listen in as Aviation Week's James Pozzi and Alex Derber discuss the key themes shaping this year's Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance Europe conference.

Pratt is investing in the U.S. and Poland in the company’s latest efforts to ensure the PW1000G fleet is supported as it matures.

Avia Management Group Asia expands Southeast Asian fleet despite ACMI market pressures.

Legacy Bombardier regional jets may be around for a while, and MHI RJ Aviation is prepared for the challenge.

Iberia Maintenance is fast-tracking its Leap engine capability after joining CFM International’s elite Premier MRO network.

Delta TechOps is accelerating engine capacity and signing third-party deals to meet its lofty revenue targets.

A growing shortage of narrowbody landing gears, especially for newer aircraft, is becoming a serious constraint for the aftermarket.

Eurowings’ participation in the International Airline Technical Pool (IATP) is shaping up as a targeted extension of its maintenance setup.

China Aircraft Services Limited hopes to begin its first dismantling projects in Hong Kong by August, the company's CEO tells Aviation Week at MRO Greater China.

As the Middle East conflict drags on, jet fuel suppliers face supply dilemma.

John Dziuba, co-CEO and founder of aircraft inventory services provider DASI, discusses the company’s buying and technology strategies as it secures new capital backing.

Asia Digital Engineering has secured a $100 million financing facility from QNB Group, with the funds primarily earmarked for facility expansion.

North America’s narrowbody-dominant fleet shifts engine MRO value to Asia.

Aftermarket providers are making acquisitions, investing in new equipment and facilities and adding services to boost their landing gear portfolios.

Pratt & Whitney has identified sensor damage as the cause of in-service incidents on 94 in.-fan PW4000s; FAA plans to mandate the manufacturer’s recommended remedy.

Ryanair has outlined the huge savings and competitive advantage it expects to gain from bringing engine maintenance in-house.

SIA Engineering Company has opened its Base Maintenance Malaysia (BMM) facility at Subang Airport.

FTAI Aviation is leveraging the power of its expanding maintenance and module exchange business.

Emirates has successfully reconfigured its first two-class Airbus A380 into a three-cabin layout, bringing Premium Economy seating to the aircraft upper deck.