Engine shops will continue to see a supply of IAE V2500 inductions, with expanding work scopes as more mid-life engines return for second and third overhauls.
MTU Aero Engines' CEO expressed confidence that a solution between Airbus and Pratt & Whitney over the number of PW1100G engine deliveries can be reached.
By Lee Ann Shay, Sean Broderick, Guy Norris, James Pozzi
Aviation Week editors Guy Norris, Sean Broderick, James Pozzi and Lee Ann Shay hash over the shifts and challenges in the North American aviation engine market.
Operators desperate to keep their mid-life narrowbodies flying are increasingly looking at alternative parts strategies for high-value engine material.
Ryanair and CFM have made progress on a multi-year engine services agreement that includes support for the airline's plans to set up two of its own engine shops.
Airbus Helicopters inaugurated a new helicopter logistics center in Singapore that will serve as its primary parts distribution hub for the Asia-Pacific region.
Al-Futtaim Logistics is pursuing its aim to be among the top five global aerospace logistic businesses and managing director Dr Raman Kumar explains how its growing in the GCC region, and used the MRO Middle East show to sign deals with two more airlines.
Robotic and automated technologies pioneered in Singapore are being introduced throughout Pratt & Whitney’s MRO network as the engine-maker steps up efforts to cut the number of grounded PW1100G-powered Airbus A320neos.
Engine-makers are fighting to match production rates to those of Airbus and Boeing. But as single-aisle delivery rates continue to increase, can they keep up?
Consolidation in the U.S. aftermarket continues apace following VSE Corporation’s agreement to buy Atlanta-based MRO provider Precision Aviation Group.