Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Korean Air has started construction of a new aircraft engine maintenance cluster in Unbuk, near Incheon International Airport.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
An FAA draft rule says Boeing learned of the issue when an operator reported "multiple unusual spoiler deployments" during several flights on one aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Matthew Fulco
Financial firm Crosslake has acquired two South Florida-based MRO companies for an undisclosed sum.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
An MRO shop's unapproved repair process triggered an EASA emergency airworthiness directive that orders parts removed from 57 CFM International engines.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
The airline forged favorable deals for used Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft during and shortly after the pandemic.
Airlines & Lessors

By James Pozzi
The German MRO is planning a series of mid-term investments in areas such as capacity growth.
MRO

By Alan Dron, Guy Norris
The first production GE-powered 787, which never entered service, is being scrapped to feed the maturing 787 fleet's spares needs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Singapore Airlines Engineering Company is already providing line service for Scoot’s Airbus A320 family and Boeing 787-8/9 fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Challenges with the reliability and availability of Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines have forced Air New Zealand to suspend flights to Chicago.
Airports & Networks

By Daniel Williams
This week’s #FlightFriday looks at the A320 family, and their breakdown of their average flight cycles per month showcased by their engine type.
Aerospace

By James Pozzi
How LATAM Airlines Group is planning its maintenance operations amidst a time of fleet growth.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
MRO providers argue that OEMs should expand access to repairs to help solve engine repair bottlenecks.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Advanced air mobility OEMs are making maintenance preparations ahead of looming service entry dates.
Emerging Technologies

By James Pozzi
Maintenance agreement encompasses the Airbus A320neo aircraft fleet of Flyadeal.
Services & Support

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Today’s aircraft emergency evacuation doors are lighter, more robust and faster to open—but maintenance may be more complex.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
A lack of engine MRO capacity in Latin America creates opportunities and challenges for regional stakeholders.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Network Staff
An Aeroflot A330-300 has returned to Russia after undergoing maintenance in Iran at Mahan Air’s MRO facility.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub signs contract March 5 for another maintenance hangar.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Christian Albertson
Aviation Week projects that growth in the global narrowbody fleet will drive an expected 21% increase in MRO labor hours over the next decade.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
Aftermarket parts distributors look for ways to address price increases, delays and shortages.
Supply Chain

By Victoria Moores
Ibom Air is building maintenance capability for its own fleet and to serve third-party customers.
MRO

By Sean Broderick
Safran is projecting a 20% rise in civil engine aftermarket revenue this year compared to 2023, the company said on a recent earnings call.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
How custom software is helping Ametek MRO AEM manage aircraft medical kit parts.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Saudia Technic is adding more localized repair capabilities, including spares manufacturing, helicopter MRO and mobile maintenance services.
MRO

New MRO facilities and joint ventures are highlights of this month’s News Briefs and Contracts.
Aircraft & Propulsion