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The FAA’s sweeping changes to certification-related safety assessments address four long-standing NTSB recommendations that emerged from three accident probes.

State-funded MRO’s appointment of former Etihad Airways Engineering CEO could further cement its growth ambitions.

Parts-supply specialist HEICO is seeing some customers cut back on purchasing, but broader aftermarket demand remains strong amid continued new-equipment delivery struggles.

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The newest PW1000G network shop comes online at a key time for the geared turbofan program.

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

In response to consumer spending trends, several airlines reduce capacity despite strong aftermarket demand amid struggles for aircraft and OEMs.

Chris Raymond discusses his plans for the airframer’s aftermarket business with Inside MRO.

As airlines struggle with hundreds of out-of-service aircraft, Pratt & Whitney is working to ease the inevitable pain.

Flight Friday looks at cycles (flights) of some select engines that power narrowbody passenger aircraft in Europe.

AERFIN, UK upgraded its Part 145 certification for Engine MRO Lite maintenance services for CFM56s to include changes for LPT module, No.4 and No.5 bearings, and expanded coverage of fan, booster, and top case activities.

Norbert Marx to Chief Executive Officer of China Aircraft Services (CASL), Hong Kong.

ONEX PARTNERS OPPORTUNITIES FUND agreed to acquire UK-based FARSOUND AVIATION (supply chain solutions for engine MROs) from AGIC Capital as part of management buyout; deal (terms not disclosed) is to close in late 2024.

Malaysia Airline is citing aircraft delivery delays, spare parts shortages and workforce attrition as contributing to its decision to temporarily cut capacity.

Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787 delivery timetable has been hit by more delays, prompting it to consider keeping its 777-300ERs longer than planned.

Two authorized Honeywell Channel Partners have agreed to collaborate on improved regional support for business jet engines and auxiliary power units.

Manufacturers are adding new products and capabilities for better integration and cloud access.

JAL’s senior director of maintenance corporate planning and finance talks with Inside MRO’s James Pozzi.

Specialists are adjusting repair strategies for newer, more efficient and technologically advanced units.

The group saw a big increase in maintenance revenues in the first half of 2024.

WEST STAR AVIATION opened new $20m, 75,700 sq ft hangar facility at St. Louis Regional Airport to increase capacity, expand interior, avionics, and sheet metal services, and add production technologies and new design center.

Honeywell reports that its avionics segment is resolving supply chain-related issues more quickly than its aerospace and mechanical divisions.

The Japanese companies will explore potential collaborations in areas including maintenance, parts supply and refurbishment.

As artificial intelligence gains traction in the sector, experts are considering the best deployment strategies for effective maintenance planning.

SIA Engineering Co. expects growth in the Asia-Pacific region and artificial intelligence to accelerate business opportunities.