Aircraft & Propulsion

Although exports have dropped dramatically, impacts to the U.S. economy appear minimal.

While this year’s Farnborough air show produced few fireworks in terms of aircraft orders, the maintenance market has had plenty to celebrate. Outside

AAR Corp. is confident that its growing partnership with drag reduction kit developer Aero Design Labs (ADL) will prove lucrative as Boeing 737 operators sign up for the new kits and similar fuel-saving products are rolled out.

Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Marvin Ruthenberg shares his views on changes to the MRO industry over his more than 50-year career.

Air Nostrum Engineering and Maintenance has signed an agreement to become an MHIRJ Authorized Service Facility.

Boeing has steadily been adding conversion lines worldwide to keep up with its growing 737-800BCF orderbook.

Embraer remains on track to induct the first aircraft in the first quarter of 2024.

The updated forecast, part of Boeing’s latest Commercial Market Outlook, sees commercial aviation services generating $3.6 trillion in sales over the next 20 years.

The aftermarket is also keeping an eye on new propulsion technologies at Farnborough.

Norse Atlantic Airways and flypop have signed new TotalCare services agreements with Rolls-Royce.

Boeing has signed an Integrated Materials Management program contract with GAMECO as part of plans to meet growing demand in China.

To meet growing demand for transitioning aircraft fleets, PPG has launched a new service partnership and is building a new support center.

The recent establishment of a second 737-800 freighter conversion line at Boeing's MRO facility at London Gatwick signals its strategy of providing flexibility in search of capacity.

Work on converting aircraft will begin in November.

Air France-KLM and U.S. asset management business Apollo Global Management have signed an agreement for Apollo-managed funds and entities to invest €500 million ($502 million) in an ad hoc Air France operating affiliate.

Over the 2018-25 period, Safran intends to invest a total $200-250 million in India, essentially around Leap engine production and MRO.

Maintenance work on the conversion project will take place at an authorized AEI service center in Shandong, China.

Anticipating swift growth in India and hoping for a follow-on Rafale contract, Safran invests in production and MRO facilities.

The agreement will run for five years from January 2023.

The airline segment hardest hit by the pandemic—widebody travel—is showing signs of recovery, according to engine maker Rolls-Royce. Chris Cholerton

It will be Safran's largest heavy maintenance facility in the world, with annual capacity for up to 300 Leap engine shop visits.

The pandemic and recovery have boosted airline demand for predictive maintenance solutions, which continue to evolve and gain traction.

How MROs are adapting and planning for ever-changing fleet composition as air travel recovers.

Tom Vincent, managing director of Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage (APAS) in Alice Springs, Australia, provides his take on how fleets will change in the

The world’s newest freighter conversions, the Airbus A320P2F and A321P2F, are set to start operating this year with Indian carrier Pradhaan Air