MRO

An aftermarket-led revival of Rolls-Royce’s civil aerospace fortunes has prompted the engine manufacturer to upgrade its profit forecast significantly.

Through 2042, the forecast projects a requirement in North America for 127,000 new pilots, 125,000 new technicians and 177,000 new cabin crew members.

The passenger-to-freighter conversion specialist has sixth network partner.

The process will start with a surge of checks in the next few months.

2Excel Engineering is now certified for Part 147 training on two different aircraft types.

A look at Africa's commercial aftermarket and shop visit projections over the next 10 years.

Kenya Airways and Lufthansa Technik have signed a long-term contract for the supply of aircraft components for the long-haul, Boeing 787-8 fleet.

Piper Aircraft's Ron Gunnarson announced the formation of PIMCO at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh.

Salih Zeki Ozturk, CEO of Total Technic, discusses the company's future plans to look at potential joint ventures and enhance its repair capabilities.

Used parts market activity is steadily increasing as more older aircraft and engines are sold and parted out for their used serviceable material (USM).

The Fort Worth-based MRO provider has used EmpowerMX software to optimize maintenance tasks, supply chain operations and project management.

Etihad Engineering has completed a six-year heavy maintenance check on the first in a series of Airbus A380 aircraft.

Boeing has completed redesign work and retrofit instructions on 737 Next Generation nacelles to better protect them from broken fan blades.

AAR’s new maintenance contract extension with United will drive construction of a new hangar and the addition of hundreds of jobs.

This week, Flight Friday pivots to looking at just one aircraft family—the Airbus A320.

It closes one facility and expands authorized warranty centers.

Air India and CFM International have finalised the order for LEAP engines that will power the airline’s new fleet of 210 Airbus A320neo/A321neos and 190 Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft.

Jacobo Mesta, CEO of Mexico-based Soisa Aircraft Interiors, discusses the current state of retrofit demands and how the company sources aftermarket partners.