Supply Chain

Asia Digital Engineering has launched a digital parts marketplace and an aircraft health management platform.

Heico’s acquisition of Wencor, announced May 15, combines two of the largest FAA-approved parts manufacturer approval (PMA) specialists.

Mandy Gower, chief commercial officer at mature engine specialist CTS Engines, on its capacity additions and how it is tackling supply chain challenges.

The Indian airline has grounded more than 30 GTF-powered aircraft.

Listen in to hear about the major issues confronting the Australasian MRO industry—primarily supply chain pressure and workforce shortages.

Supply chain and MRO capacity problems have also affected the ability of lessors to transition aircraft on time.

The findings are behind a May 11 airworthiness directive (AD) issued by EASA on the A380.

Heico Corp. plans to acquire Wencor Group for $2.05 billion by the end of 2023.

Prices are rising in aerospace and defense, but few are turned off.

Why parts manufacturer approval usage is expanding in aircraft maintenance.

A primer for understanding the impact of parts delays and how airlines can improve cost monitoring.

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

Prices are rising in aerospace and defense, but few are turning away because of it.

Russia’s aviation industry continues to look for ways to substitute the Western-made aircraft spare parts and equipment that its carriers need.

Regional aircraft manufacturers see opportunities in broadening their aftermarket services portfolios beyond their product lines.

Absent current industry constraints, regional carriers say the demand is there—in a market poised for evolution.

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.