Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week's MRO team in Amsterdam report what they are hearing from executives at this year's Aero-Engines Europe conference.

Lufthansa Technik confirms it is developing a drag-reducing riblet film retrofit plan for the Airbus A330.

The conversion of a CFM56-5B engine from a double annual combustor configuration to the original single annular combustor version is aimed at reducing maintenance costs.

GE Aerospace will launch several new AI- and robotics-powered MRO technologies at its soon-to-open Services Technology Acceleration Center.

Malaysia Airlines says poor reliability of rotables and CFM56 engines coupled with the departure of engineering talent led to the spate of service disruptions.

Malaysia Airlines has found a defect in high-pressure fuel hoses on an Airbus A350-900, an aircraft variant not covered by an EASA Emergency AD requiring checks of these components.

Kenya Airways says the grounding of two of its Boeing 787-8s powered by GE Aerospace GEnx-1B 70/75s has led to delays and disruptions throughout its network.

Sheltair Aviation broke ground on a new hangar and office facility at Tampa International Airport (TPA) with completion expected in the fourth quarter 2025.

HAECO has announced a long-term partnership with Safran Aircraft Engines for the installation of the reverse bleed system (RBS) on Leap engines.

Lufthansa Technik (LHT) is planning to build a new plant in southwest Europe that will focus on MRO for individual components of aircraft and engines.

Cathay Pacific confirms it is on track to complete the unscheduled replacement of engine fuel lines in 15 of its Airbus A350s by Sept. 7.

Cathay Pacific has begun replacing problematic engine components on 15 of its Airbus A350s following unscheduled inspections triggered by a flight turnback.

Cathay Pacific has initiated an inspection of all 48 of its Airbus A350s after a problem with an engine component was discovered, resulting in cancelations.

TAP has returned to pre-COVID level operations, reporting a Q2 profit based on strong summer demand, its structural transformation and MRO business.

State-funded MRO’s appointment of former Etihad Airways Engineering CEO could further cement its growth ambitions.

Many things in the MRO industry are in flux.

While OEMs and independent MROs are enjoying high demand from older engines running longer, maintenance capacity and material supply are struggling to keep up.

Chris Raymond discusses his plans for the airframer’s aftermarket business with Inside MRO.

As airlines struggle with hundreds of out-of-service aircraft, Pratt & Whitney is working to ease the inevitable pain.

The newest PW1000G network shop comes online at a key time for the geared turbofan program.

Flight Friday looks at cycles (flights) of some select engines that power narrowbody passenger aircraft in Europe.

JAL’s senior director of maintenance corporate planning and finance talks with Inside MRO’s James Pozzi.

Specialists are adjusting repair strategies for newer, more efficient and technologically advanced units.

The Japanese companies will explore potential collaborations in areas including maintenance, parts supply and refurbishment.

If there is one aerospace company that has benefited from the current commercial aftermarket super cycle, it is Heico.