MRO

The soon to be released 2022 Preliminary Commercial Aviation Fleet and MRO Forecast reveals that MRO demand in Asia-Pacific and China combined will
MRO

AAR Signs Distribution Agreement with Arkwin Industries AAR has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Arkwin Industries covering its line of
MRO

By James Pozzi
Rajeev Gupta, CEO of Nagpur-based AAR-Indamer Technics, discusses the company's formation and how it aims to increase business in India's growing domestic MRO market.
MRO

By Lee Ann Shay
Get your calendars/diaries out...it's time to update them.
MRO

By Sean Broderick
The FAA has finalized a mandatory inspection program for GE CF34-8 engines to detect cracks in combustion liner outer shells that, if left to propagate, can cause the structure to buckle and, in extreme cases, trigger inflight shutdowns.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick, Nigel Howarth
Boeing has about 330 737 MAXs in its inventory built before December 2020’s delivery re-start, suggesting the company is on track to meet its goal of clearing the backlog by 2023, an Aviation Week data analysis shows.
MRO

SAFRAN opened new wheel/brake repair facility in Grand Prairie, TX, increasing its MRO footprint in US (five facilities) to 150,000 sq ft.
MRO

AVENTURE AVIATION purchased ex-Copa 737-700 (30459) for part out at Roswell, NM; it has acquired four 737NGs in 2021.
MRO

AVIATION INSTITUTE OF MAINTENANCE (AIM) opened 137,000 sq ft FAA-certified aviation training facility in Chicago.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Mammoth Freighters is working to get regulatory approval and MRO partners finalized for its passenger-to-freighter conversions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

WSU-NIAR WERX is converting ex-Emirates 777-300ER (37704) to freighter in partnership with KANSAS MODIFICATION CENTER (SPNWS; September 10).
MRO

SR TECHNICS MALTA was hired by Aerospheres UK for storage/supply of its own paints, adhesives, sealants, cleaners and lubricants required for aircraft
MRO

HESTON MRO EUROPE, Lithuania was established to provide component support and asset management for European market.
MRO

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK has Rossiya Airlines contract to overhaul four CFM56-5Bs at Hamburg through mid-2022.
MRO

By Alex Derber
While the percentage of leased aircraft in the global fleet has climbed steadily for decades, the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to accelerate the trend
MRO

AMAC Aerospace has built an enviable reputation for VIP and VVIP completions and MRO, serving both the corporate and commercial aircraft markets.
MRO

By James Pozzi
Heston MRO will base its first European operation out of Lithuania.
MRO Asia

By Sean Broderick
Sun Country’s CEO says the downturn has given it the opportunity to wait out good deals on unused assets.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
ACMI-to-MRO company Avia Solutions Group (ASG) has entered a strategic partnership with U.S.-based investment specialist Certares Management, which will provide €300 million ($354 million) in structured equity investment.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Boeing’s latest service forecast considers how fleet changes, part-outs and digital solutions will impact the MRO industry.
MRO

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Aircraft interiors retrofit spending is set to rise as airlines start to show some signs of recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, industry experts said Sept.14 at this year's virtual Aircraft Interiors Expo.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Sean Broderick
Boeing booked 17 widebody orders from unidentified customers among its 53 gross additions in August, including seven for 787-9s, providing a boost during a largely anemic time for long-haul passenger demand.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Mobius Energy will offer an electric aircraft battery subscription that includes maintenance, replacement and salvage services.
Emerging Technologies

Rolls-Royce and Airlink have signed a TotalCare service agreement for the AE3007 engines that power the South African airline’s fleet of Embraer ERJ135 aircraft.
MRO