Supply Chain

The two OEMs’ key challenges are the extensive interdependencies across their shared supply chain.

Chromalloy has been granted FAA parts manufacturer approval (PMA) for a CFM56-5B/7B first-stage high-pressure turbine Stage 1 vane.

Prime maintenance, repair and overhual assets are being snapped up even as the broader deal-making environment faces challenges.

Two recent deals from AerFin point to a growing focus on the Asia-Pacific region.

In less than three years, AOG-247 has purchased more than 30 Rolls-Royce Trent-family engines—mostly Trent 700s that power Airbus A330s.

Sales in July-September rose 6% annually to $20.1 billion and earnings per share reached $1.45, ahead of Wall Street’s $1.34 consensus estimate.

Ontic is opening a new MRO center in Florida in early 2025 and planning one for somewhere in Europe by the end of next year.

Companies being bought lately have one thing in common: They were struggling to varying degrees.

The Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition recommended 13 actions to prevent unapproved parts from getting installed on aircraft. Its co-chair Robert Sumwalt shares priorities for the industry since the report’s release.

The Spanish airline is utilizing partnerships to overcome industry challenges.

Inside MRO’s popular Top 10 MRO survey resumes. See how MROs rank.

Companies urged to implement recommendations, including use of digital authorized release certificates, as soon as possible.

Aftermarket specialists see continued pressure on AOG services despite perceptions of supply chain improvements.

Early engine removals, shop capacity, new tech and the role of alternative parts and repairs were discussed at Aviation Week’s Aero-Engines Europe conference.

CEO Eva Azoulay discusses looking to the aftermarket as a growth pillar following the company’s 2022 divestment from Rolls-Royce.

Stockpiling inventory has been a key approach to smoothing out production variabilities, but the practice is increasingly coming at a cost.

APU upgrades are allowing performance, sustainability and reliability improvements.

Dedienne Aerospace has acquired Ohio-based The Champion GSE in a move aimed at growing its presence in the U.S.

The cabin interior specialist says rebounding travel demand is driving airlines to retrofit fleets with new cabin branding elements.

As Russian airlines continue to seek ways to maintain their foreign-made airliners under the Western sanctions, S7 Group is working to cut out the middleman.

Companies consider the benefits of integrating MRO and parts services into their businesses.

The MRO provider is expanding capabilities, facilities, workforce and digitalization efforts.

As the aircraft and engine MRO business becomes more sophisticated, professional aerospace societies are exploring closer links with airlines and MRO providers.

Editors share insights from Aviation Week's MRO Asia-Pacific 2024 event in Singapore, focusing on capacity, technology and talent.

Aircraft Propeller Service (APS) is looking to commence propeller blade servicing at its Kuala Lumpur facility as early as the first quarter of 2025.