Aircraft & Propulsion

The Lithuanian MRO provider confirmed the Middle East expansion on Wednesday (Sept. 28).

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.

The airline’s entire fleet will undergo a software upgrade to optimize flight trajectories and save fuel.

Sweden’s Taby Air Maintenance expects a bright outlook to continue, despite aftermarket challenges.

The pandemic of the past two and a half years has impacted the technical management strategies of lessors.

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The engine manufacturer is looking to further rollout new technologies across its Singapore MRO network.

GAMECO continues to grow maintenance work, facilities, staff and technology projects despite pandemic uncertainty in China.

How Asia-Pacific's freighter aircraft will take shape over from this year through to 2026.

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.

Asia-Pacific’s prevalence of long-haul and international flying means it will be the last major region to see passenger demand return to 2019 levels.

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.

The MRO provider is exploring the possibility of growing capacity outside of the constrained Manila region.

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.

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.