Supply Chain

Supply chain delays, parts price inflation and engine troubles are likely to continue challenging MRO providers in 2024.

Chris Calio will become the next CEO of RTX, arguably the world’s largest aerospace and defense company by annual sales, on May 2, 2024.

Supply chain and aftermarket challenges are prompting some airlines to consider alternative solutions for aircraft branding and liveries.

Tune in as editors discuss Lufthansa Group ditching plans for outside investment in Lufthansa Technik and what this means for the future growth of the MRO unit.

Boeing is promoting Stephanie Pope to COO in 2024, a move that catapults the veteran Boeing leader on to the short list of potential CEO successors.

How inventory investment and placement is changing.

MRO providers factor in new-generation engine issues to their maintenance shop planning.

Kuehne+Nagel’s vice president and global head of aerospace discusses the company’s latest developments in supply chain sustainability and technology.

Aftermarket stakeholders anticipate a surge in demand for PW1100 and PW1500G engine stands, which could prompt a shortage.

Tune in as editors discuss this year's Dubai Airshow and announcements relating to MRO capacity, capability, technology and workforce.

Kelly Aero is a Montgomery, Alabama-based manufacturer of aftermarket aircraft magnetos, replacement parts and ignition harnesses.

SR Technics subsidiary Strade is navigating economic and supply chain challenges through new agreements and expansions.

Foreign suppliers stopped supporting the program in 2022 after Western countries imposed sanctions against Moscow in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

VSE Aviation has announced six new aftermarket distribution agreements valued at around $750 million.

Soisa Aircraft Interiors is expanding operations in Dubai to grow business with Middle Eastern carriers.

Tune in as experts discuss the latest updates around the Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engine fixes and the continuing AOG Technics undocumented parts saga.

CFM International has revealed new details of upgrades it plans to introduce for the Leap 1 in 2024.

Industry has dealt with bogus parts issues for years. Could the latest case help jump-start long-discussed, digitially driven traceability?

MRO providers and OEMs seek changes in the parts approval and procurement processes in the wake of the documentation falsification discovery.

How airlines are dealing with MRO capacity constraints and supply chain issues.

While MRO joint ventures in China are still forming, the environment for such ventures is becoming less favorable.

Executives at MRO Europe discussed what is working well for them and the hurdles their businesses are facing.

How Gameco is expanding its MRO offerings, including airframe maintenance, conversions and components.

Some 30 Sikorsky S-92s serving the oil and gas industry are grounded worldwide while they await replacement of main gearboxes.

Chief Technical Officer Andy Best discusses British Airways’ shift in its operational perspective and its strategies on recruitment and sustainability targets.