Magnetic MRO

The engine division of Estonia-based Magnetic Group plans to drive up heavier CFM56 workscopes this year while further developing Leap quick-turn services.

Magnetic MRO is targeting capability growth with its new hangar in Tallinn.

Magnetic MRO has opened a new hangar with three heavy maintenance bays at its Tallinn airport facility in Estonia.

The MRO industry faces challenges in keeping pace with rapid advancements in connected aircraft cabins.

MROs diversify parts sourcing strategies and leverage digital tools to overcome supply chain challenges.

Oaklands Global is helping Magnetic Line recruit MRO talent in Europe’s tight labor market.

Magnetic Group expects a shift in the aircraft engine market to lead to spare supply challenges and rising MRO costs.

Despite labor and supply chain challenges, Eastern European MROs are adding investments in new capacity.

MROs in Europe are adding capacity, staff and technology to meet higher demand driven by extended aircraft life spans.

Expanded MRO facilities and services are highlights of this issue’s roundup.

Magnetic MRO will now offer aircraft painting year-round, which will enable it to increase its output by around 250%.

The conversion of a CFM56-5B engine from a double annual combustor configuration to the original single annular combustor version is aimed at reducing maintenance costs.

While OEMs and independent MROs are enjoying high demand from older engines running longer, maintenance capacity and material supply are struggling to keep up.

Larger players have benefited from remedying pandemic-induced workforce shortages.

The Estonian MRO is planning on growing engine capacity in Tallinn to accommodate more CFM56 and eventually Leap engines.

MRO providers are deploying strategies to mitigate impacts from significant price increases on components and materials.

Aircraft cabin evacuation slides are being designed with new materials that reduce weight and increase inspection intervals.

Reevaluating procurement strategies is just one strategy to manage specialized equipment.

Magnetic Group’s head of power-by-the-hour (PBH) speaks with Aviation Week about the aftermarket’s current PBH landscape.

Magnetic Academy will offer training for both experienced technicians and those with no prior aviation experience.

Magnetic Group highlights price increases, staff shortages and longer turnaround times as potential hurdles for the CFM56 market in 2024.

Industry stakeholders are raising concerns about a lack of qualification standards for painters in the aviation industry.