Supply Chain

Long-distance low cost carrier moves to put electronic tech logs on EFBs.

Used components are popular while acceptance of PMA parts is growing in the region.

The newest twin-aisle, twin-engined aircraft is entering service as a new era without four-engined types begins. Behind it is an engine strategy based on consistent evolution.

The OEM announced plans on Feb.14 to end the superjumbo's production program from 2021 and attentions may now turn to the aircraft's secondary market.

The Arizona-headquartered company was taken over earlier this month in a private equity-backed management-led buyout.

Revima expands operation to get closer to customers and keep up with double-digit growth.

The agreement will see OEMServices cover Triumph’s customer base in the Middle East and Africa regions from its center in Dubai.

Partnership will look to develop cockpit voice and flight-data recorders that comply with an upcoming 25-hour CVR mandate and allow in-flight access to data.

The merger and acquisition appetite in 2018 for aviation aftermarket companies was competitive. KAL Capital Markets advised STS Aviation Group on its equity partnership with the Greenbriar Equity Group that closed in January. Ryan Murphy, a partner at KAL Capital Markets, which specializes in aerospace and defense investment banking services, provides his outlook for MRO M&A activity in 2019.

The checks, first mandated in September 2011, focus on acoustic panels that line the inlet's inner surface.

The leasing industry is facing cost challenges related to repossessions and reconfigurations.

Project to integrate small local suppliers into Mexico started three years ago.

A combination of cost-effective engine parts, timely supply and modifications integration cited as key.

With barely two months to go until Britain is scheduled to leave the European Union, Airbus has again voiced its deep concerns about the country’s preparations.

However, Chinese demand could grow as the PMA, used parts market changes.

American Airlines opened its new $215 million Hangar 2 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Jan. 25, 2019. David Seymour, the airline’s senior VP integrated operations, explains why this hangar, the biggest at the airport, is important to American’s expanding O’Hare operation.

Cheaper bandwidth and faster Wi-Fi should improve inflight connectivity for passengers, crew and MROs collecting aircraft systems data.

Airlines worldwide continue to move toward increasing use of USM and PMA parts to reduce MRO costs.

Abdol Moabery, president and CEO of GA Telesis, talks to James Pozzi about the company's new engine leasing business with two Japanese companies.

As aerospace manufacturing, supply chain and maintenance go more digital, these smart-factory solutions can help provide smoother operations.

The engine manufacturer's newly formed Collin Aerospace unit should see profits up in 2019.

Package B engines get 180-min. ETOPS limit unless blades have fewer than 1,000 cycles.

The grant will help the aerospace parts manufacturer as it grows its staff, facilities and capabilities to support new aircraft production ramp-up.

Consultancy says fleet renewal case strengthened due to operators of regional aircraft facing challenges around managing ageing fleets and their corresponding maintenance costs.

The facility is close to the engine specialist's Celma headquarters and is one of the largest aeronautical engine testing facilities in South America.