Aircraft & Propulsion

Since Airbus ceased production permanently on its A380 aircraft program, the subsequent period has seen the majority of the superjumbo's airline

Despite mixed fortunes In 2022, Europe’s engine aftermarket has shown resilience in the face of multiple challenges.

Supply chain and labor challenges are forcing airlines to revise parts strategies.

United took a conservative approach to retiring grounded aircraft during the downturn. That move paid off, but also has the carrier eyeing replacements.

Russia is reportedly looking to form an aviation maintenance consortium with Iran, China and India.

The OEM has opened a new service center in Brisbane, Australia to support customers in the Asia-Pacific region.

Higher material and labor costs are expected to result from spiking inflation.

As travel restrictions lift further, Cebu Pacific plans for its maintenance operation.

Airlines in Africa are developing new MRO capabilities and seeking partnerships to advance the local aftermarket.

How India’s airlines are changing MRO strategies as the country’s aftermarket landscape becomes more robust.

As freighter conversions accelerate, main deck doors, rollers and floors are being designed with features for greater efficiencies.

Power-by-the-hour contracts, line maintenance and component repairs for aircraft feature in this month’s Contracts and Briefs.

German carrier Lufthansa has flagged a potential sea-change in aircraft-data access, triggered by a European regulatory proposal that would make it mandatory for manufacturers to share operating data with aircraft owners.

CFM Leap engine overhauls are on track to rise quickly throughout the rest of the decade.

The chart below shows the average utilization rates of narrowbody aircraft engines by hours from January to July this year. These are comprised of CFM

The new partnership will operate as Beijing Aero Engine Services Company and will focus on both Air China and third-party engines.

A study concluded that passenger and crew members are generally safe during aircraft evacuations, but there’s room for improvement.

We are seeing a trend of decreasing investment from Western companies in the Asia-Pacific region.

Airbus plans to urge operators to swap out a problematic fuel hose part with a redesigned one developed to minimize fuel-leak risks

Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency has approved the carrier for component structural repairs on Boeing aircraft registered in Russia.

Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW100 line is the most dominant engine in any class, powering almost every major turboprop platform in the world. These

Icelandic cargo airline Bluebird Nordic has received its third Boeing 737-800BCF.

The agreement covers the carrier’s Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft fleet.

The OEM’s Line Maintenance Services team has developed an engine fan case repair capability that it says will save operators significant time and money.

SkyUp Airlines has relocated its line maintenance operations to Antalya Airport amid turbulence from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.