Supply Chain

Which issue will be most challenging for MROs in the Americas this year?

Aligning fragmented pockets of data across aftermarket divisions is key to improving the scale and efficiency of data ecosystems.

Major MRO providers continue to add capabilities while pursuing efficiency gains and new technologies.

African airlines are looking for cooperation opportunities in spare parts pooling, technical training and maintenance services.

Increased lead times, rising costs of raw materials and issues with spare parts availability are affecting the price of parts repairs.

PartsBase has launched a new e-commerce marketplace for buying and selling of aviation parts.

Russian airlines continue to maintain foreign-made commercial airliners despite Western sanctions that banned spare parts delivery to the country a year ago.

After having consolidated several French maintenance players, Sabena Technics is turning its attention to other countries in Europe.

Although commercial air traffic has recovered, Latin American MROs continue to deal with supply chain and workforce challenges.

How OEMs are ramping up aftermarket support as air carriers struggle to meet resurgent demand.

How MROs are adapting to deal with supply chain disruptions and related shortages.

Claus Bauer, head of technical fleet management, discusses the airline’s maintenance strategy for the post-pandemic service ramp-up.

The contract covers both the inbound and outbound international air logistics of the Indian MRO provider.

Next-gen airborne waste and water systems aim to make problematic plumbing on aircraft more manageable.

Successfully navigating the U.S.-European Union bilateral relationship requires more realistic logic about parts requirements.

New repair and trainings centers, along with joint ventures and support contracts feature in Contracts and News Briefs this month.

New engine reliability issues are helping drive the need for work on older engines, forcing MRO providers to adapt.

Brazil and Mexico are the biggest Latin American markets for U.S. exports, but Argentina, Peru and the Dominican Republic are growing fast.

Airlines can now turn to ST Engineering and AFI KLM E&M for Leap 1A nacelle repairs endorsed by engine-maker CFM International.

The aircraft manufacturer has announced plans for a new logistics center for spare parts in addition to launching its first global support center.

The German engine specialist reported a rise in commercial engine maintenance revenues in 2022 but cites longer turnaround times as a barrier to further growth.

Engine supply chain challenges aren't going away anytime soon, and some companies are adding capabilities to lessen reliance on outside vendors.

Good news as the global commercial aviation market continues its rebound from the COVID-19 crisis, with domestic aircraft usage now above pre-pandemic levels.

Daher unveiled a new five-year "Take off 2027” strategic plan to "become a large, profitable international company” with four complementary businesses.

Renewed interest in midlife widebodies is forcing operators to revisit operational and replacement cycles for large engines.