Supply Chain

Aftermarket companies at MRO Europe discuss impacts from inflation and potential global investment opportunities.

As U.S. companies rethink their presence amid heightened political tensions, some in Europe are doubling down on the market.

Panelists at MRO Europe highlighted techniques and opportunities to reduce aftermarket turnaround time for repairs.

In the aftermarket space, too many things are taking too long, airlines and repair shops assert.

Aviation Week MRO experts share their observations and insights gained from the 25th edition of MRO Europe which took place this week in Amsterdam.

CFM's new blades, which can be installed on all CFM56-5B and -7B versions, include increased wall thickness and an optimized dovetail design to minimize stress.

Aftermarket stakeholders cite challenges with inflation in the parts market.

In some cases, parts are in short supply. In others, raw materials needed for repairs are not available.

With cost pressures rising due to multiple factors, MRO providers in Europe find ways to cope with inflation.

The Inside MRO archives show both change and continuity in the European MRO industry since 1999.

MRO executives discuss ways to alleviate supply chain pressures and bottlenecks.

High parts demand and low USM supply are causing parts shortages that are increasing shop visit and component repair turnaround times.

In light of supply chain challenges, some aftermarket suppliers sell surplus material on a consignment basis.

The conference explored issues with the Pratt & Whitney GTF and CFM International Leap and the outlook for the engines.

Enrique Robledo, appointed chief technical officer in February, discusses finding third-party maintenance work and managing capacity.

The new warehouse in Delhi is targeting supply chain issues related to spare parts.

Kellstrom Aerospace asserts proactive planning, infrastructure investments, workforce development and other factors will be crucial for meeting growing demand.

So far CFM and GE Aerospace—a 50-50 owner of CFM along with Safran—have identified 95 falsified documents impacting 126 engines.

How parts stocking and supply are evolving in a changing commercial aftermarket.

Aviation Week MRO editors gather in Singapore to discuss what they heard at this week's MRO Asia-Pacific conference.

Forged documents and regulatory emphasis of paperwork’s importance combine to spark fake parts sales scheme.

Tune in as Aviation Week experts break down critical talking points from the Aero-Engines Europe conference in Madrid.

Pratt’s latest figures have about 140 engines coming off wing by October, followed by 600 or so in the next 6-7 months.

Pat Foley, CEO of Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon, discusses plans for growth and weighing up moves into parts repair new-generation engine programs.

Olivier Andries says that with CFM56 operators still investigating if they have AOG Technics parts in their fleet, the full extent of the problem is not known.