MRO

Aviation Week editors James Pozzi and Lindsay Bjerregaard are joined by Dejan Borota, CEO and co-founder of drone-based inspection specialist Mainblades.

Embraer has added Aerocardal to its network of authorized service centers, marking a return to the Chilean marketplace and a renewal of a partnership with a former dealer.

Threats to global trade and geopolitical upheavals are influencing the aftermarket’s dealmaking appetite.

IndiGo is constructing a new MRO facility that will significantly boost its capabilities at Bengaluru International Airport.

Adani Defence Systems and Technologies has signed an agreement to acquire Indian MRO provider AAR-Indamer Technics.

APOC says fluctuating lease rates, production scarcity and engine reliability issues impact the CFM International CFM56-5A market.

Jet2 has bolstered its in-house MRO capabilities by opening a new maintenance hangar at Manchester Airport, England.

ACL Airshop has signed a strategic multi-year agreement with IndiGo to provide full ULD Management and Logistics Services.

Additive manufacturing specialists are boosting parts portfolios, services and standardization to improve aerospace offerings.

Bombardier plans to expand its U.S. service centers and add additional centers in a multi-phase, multi-site initiative, the company announced.

How the 2005 Northwest Airlines/Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association mechanics’ strike changed the MRO industry.

Connectivity and software architecture shifts are defining next-generation flight management systems.

AAR Corp. has purchased aviation maintenance software provider Aerostrat to boost its digital portfolio.

KF Aerospace is adding staff, training capabilities and technology as it takes on more maintenance projects for domestic airlines.

Vietnam Airlines has strengthened its partnership with Korean Air, paving the way for expanded cooperation in MRO and cargo operations.

Falcon Technic has completed a major 60-month inspection on the Bombardier Global Express XRS highlighting the base maintenance capabilities of its state-of-the-art MRO facility in Dubai.

Airlines, MROs and software developers aim to maximize predictive maintenance gains by optimizing data exchange processes.

Next-generation A320 family models will see more favorable market conditions as engine fixes roll out.

GA Telesis validated a proof-of-concept of its proprietary digital parts tracking and record-keeping system and plans to roll out a basic version in September.

ST Engineering Aerospace (HuBei) Aviation Services has opened the first of two planned airframe maintenance facilities in Ezhou, China.

Aftermarket parts supplier Aventure Aviation is adding space, equipment, staff and technology to support growing used serviceable material demand.

Sellers and buyers of repair stations should consider how transactions affect an FAA-issued repair certificate.

MRO providers adapt strategies to balance sustainability and speed within the component repair process.

Second quarter and first half results are out for OEMs and publicly held aftermarket companies. Aviation Week editors discuss what’s behind the numbers.

AIP Capital is considering its first investments in current-generation engines to take advantage of strong demand for types like the CFM56 and V2500.