Aircraft & Propulsion

American Airlines Chairman and CEO Doug Parker sits down to chat with AW&ST about SAF, aircraft ordering and the company’s workforce.

The German MRO adds the technology at another engine shop in Hamburg.

The Vietnamese airline has signed a slew of recent maintenance agreements to support its fleet and international route growth.

A surge in demand for material is set to continue as deferred maintenance events are now being undertaken.

U.S. Air Force is approaching sustainability as a mission requirement, with reduced fuel use translating to more mission capability.

Faced with mounting challenges from Western sanctions, Russian carriers are seeking solutions for the supply of parts and materials.

Lighter maintenance workscopes from airlines are growing in demand at the expense of traditional overhauls.

The Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) Airbus A320 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) aircraft has attained EASA supplemental type certificate, around three months after the aircraft conducted its first flight.

The MRO will become part of Honeywell’s channel partner network.

Embraer estimates that it could transform between 100 and 200 of the jets into cargo aircraft over the next 10 years.

Revenues at the maintenance affiliate of Turkish airlines remain well below pre-COVID levels, but business improved last year.

As commercial flights dip significantly in Russia, can the country find ways to get around Western sanctions?

Recent court hearing has widespread implications for both aircraft and engine lessors.

Ukraine conflict could have a significant impact on the aircraft leasing market.

Adrian Bunn, general manager, services and support – Asia-Pacific at Meggitt, talks about the doubling in size of its Singapore operation and where he sees the recovery of the region's aftermarket headed.

The China-based MRO plans to open the center for the training of engine maintenance mechanics in 2023.

An analysis of the strategies Russia may use to keep its fleet airborne in the face of western sanctions.

Aviation Week MRO editors unpack the latest developments affecting the aftermarket following the sanctions placed on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine in what remains a fast-moving situation.

The order makes EVA Airways the first Asia-based carrier to opt for IAI’s 777-300ERSF conversion, which the Israeli company says offers 25% more freight volume than the production 777F.

The acquisition of Northern Aerotech will bring the number of stations on the continent to 12.

State-owned airline has signed a provisional maintenance contract with Atitech as both parties move forward in acquiring the MRO assets of defunct carrier Alitalia.

Etihad Airways has implemented a tool for pilots that is generating 1.4% fuel savings.

The Russian government indicates it might “nationalize” aircraft operated by Russian airlines and owned by lessors outside the country.

Russian airlines are looking for ways to continue airworthiness of their foreign-made aircraft now that access to European spare parts and MRO services has closed due to the EU sanctions.

How using optimization programs to decrease the hours needed to perform maintenance could help alleviate the MRO technician shortage.