Aircraft & Propulsion

Following its acquisition of Siemens electric aircraft propulsion activities earlier this year, Rolls-Royce has taken another step towards greener engines via a joint research project with Norwegian carrier Wideroe.

A new patented product protects against damage risks associated with traditional methods of moving engines around MRO facilities.

The OEM has just opened a new service center in Appleton and is working to complete construction on four more new or expanded facilities in the U.S. and UK.

Over the next decade, the commercial aircraft fleet in-service is expected to increase at a cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8%.

The importance of getting engine support right.

Operators of Engine Alliance GP7200-powered Airbus A380s are set for a new round of inspections.

Rhinestahl CTS sets up local engine tooling supply chain for GE Celma as the Brazilian MRO ramps up LEAP capabilities.

Engine owners could gain by exploiting their own engines for parts.

Airlines bear burden on mature engines aftermarket support.

The directive, based on a Rolls service bulletin issued August 13, does not apply to the larger XWB-97s that power the A350-1000.

The sale of 80% of Embraer's commercial arm to the U.S. manufacturer will include services related to the E-Jet and E2 aircraft.

As e-commerce grows, so too will passenger-to-freighter aircraft conversions.

Indian airlines are forecast to operate 786 aircraft in 2019 and only retire four aircraft.

How airlines can avoid expensive mistakes in planning engine maintenance while maximizing performance and controlling costs.

Despite a poor image with the flying public, propeller-driven aircraft are more efficient than jets, and propeller technology is continuing to improve.

A Norwegian Boeing 787 flight departing from Rome had an apparent inflight engine failure.

ATSG adds Boeing 767s for use by Omni Air and Amazon, among others.

De Havilland’s aircraft support network after Longview’s purchase of the company from Bombardier.

MTU Maintenance signs a contract with Atlas Air and reports first half results.

Rolls-Royce updates the status of the Trent 1000 high-pressure turbine blade fixes.

The Magnetic MRO subsidiary is opening a new hub in China to enlarge its global footprint.

TurbineAero started moving into its new state-of-the-art facility in Chonburi, Thailand on July 31 that will enable it to bring most of its repair processes under its own roof.

The company is actively acquiring helicopter aftermarket specialists to take advantage of trending growth opportunities.

American Airlines plans to make its last MD-80 revenue flight on Sept. 4

V2500 repairs are very much front and center of the German MRO's business.