Supply Chain

Sustainability drives are increasingly being incorporated into the aircraft teardown process.

Aerospace industry procurement platforms are aiming to reduce unnecessary part shipments, which could lower carbon emissions.

Triumph Group’s aftermarket business is reaping the benefits of new-equipment delivery struggles and an imminent rise in demand for work on landing gear parts.

The airframer’s recent investments are targeted at alleviating supply chain challenges.

Corax is planning to expand its global footprint and boost its parts inventory in 2025.

Manufacturers are updating designs to save space, allow easier maintenance and increase sustainability.

The Indian MRO provider is aiming to improve airline turnaround times with the new facility.

Cabin specialists are utilizing new technologies as demand for refurbishment returns, but supply chain issues persist.

ADE CEO Mahesh Kumar shares perspectives on the company’s growth trajectory and its training and technology investments.

Supply chain challenges resulted in higher cost and loans on components.

Air New Zealand and Pratt & Whitney are expanding their joint venture engine maintenance center in Christchurch to add capability for GTF engine overhauls.

OEMs are offering more galley retrofit options for self-serve food and beverage stations as some airlines implement these features.

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.