Some operators are compensating for not having enough pilots to fly their desired schedules—and generate revenue—by saving money on engine overhauls through strategic use of surplus engines, AAR’s top executive said.
Bombardier has opened its new Melbourne Service Center at Essendon Fields Airport in Australia, part of the company’s worldwide aftermarket network expansion.
The return of more long-haul flying will help boost Rolls-Royce average shop-visit volume in the low double digits for the next few years, the company projects.
Digitalization is a key element to how ST Engineering’s aerospace division plans to enhance its customer service as its Asian aftermarket business recovers and the company expands its global footprint and capabilities.
Mega-supplier Raytheon Technologies remains confident that global passenger traffic will be fully recovered by the end of 2023, supporting strong aftermarket business that will soon include the widebody long-haul segment that has been slowest to rebound.
Optomec and Acme Manufacturing have developed a new automated work cell to repair titanium compressor blades more efficiently than through traditional processes.
Ethiopian Airlines is taking three Boeing 767-300ER freighter conversions on long-term lease from Titan Aircraft Investments, boosting the overall African fleet, which Boeing expects to grow by 1,010 new aircraft by 2040.
United took a conservative approach to retiring grounded aircraft during the downturn. That move paid off, but also has the carrier eyeing replacements.