MRO

Aviation Week projects that North and Latin America commercial MRO labor expenditures will top $46.8 billion through 2033.

Justin O’Donnell, Riyadh Air technical director, speaks to Aviation Week about the startup airline’s MRO plans.

Continuing an annual tradition dating back to 1957, Aviation Week Network editors honored a wide variety of industry accomplishments.

STANDARDAERO completed stand-up of its LEAP maintenance capabilities at San Antonio, TX for CTEM shop visits.

LAUNCH was selected by Aspire MRO to provide a Total Labor Management Solution, incl a dedicated Delivery Team (recruiting/program management).

PSA AIRLINES opened E175 line maintenance base at DFW, its ninth in its network.

ATOPS EUROPE was established to provide EASA-approved engine maintenance out of 35,000 sq ft facility in Portugal.

FEAM AERO opened new 150,000 sq ft, 3-bay widebody hangar at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, complementing existing 103,000 sq ft hangar inaugurated in Jan 2020; it invested $45m in project (SPNWS; March 22).

SUNVAIR AEROSPACE GROUP, CA completed its first 787 landing gear overhaul under contract with Boeing.

ASCENT AVIATION SERVICES broke ground on new two widebody hangars at Pinal Air Park in Marana, AZ to handle 777-300ER freighter conversions for IAI; $55m investment will add 180,000 sq ft hangar/60,000 sq ft shop capacity.

Asia’s slower recovery has provided opportunities for Western carriers to book maintenance slots in the region.

Aspire MRO has partnered with Launch Technical Workforce Solutions to ramp up hiring ahead of freighter conversion growth.

In a wide-ranging interview, Culp talks about the new company’s future and says he has no interest in taking his turnaround skills to Boeing.

ARSA argues leadership changes at the FAA and Boeing have overcomplicated safety policies and procedures for the workforce.

The manufacturer aims to use digital tools and technologies to enhance maintenance support for customers.

DASI sees the aviation parts market evolving to include spot markets.

The MRO plots its path to exceeding €10 billion in revenue by 2030.

AAR plans April 5 to break ground on 3-bay, 80,000 sq ft hangar at Will Rogers World Airport n Oklahoma City to support expansion of 737 heavy maintenance program for Alaska Airlines to a minimum of six lines (SPNWS; December 8).

EXECUJET MRO SERVICES MALAYSIA opened new 150,000 sq ft Dassault factory service center (with 105,000 sq ft hangar) at Subang Airport near Kuala Lumpur, which is able to handle both the Falcon 6X and larger Falcon 10X.

“I think the near-term challenge is just back to supply chain,” GE Chairman and CEO Larry Culp said in an interview in New York with Aviation Week.

Pratt & Whitney EngineWise® bring together our growing global footprint, a portfolio of flexible services and our commitment to sharing technical expertise.

The new regional carrier signed an agreement with the engine OEM covering PW127M engines powering its ATR 72-600s.

Specialists are adding new services, growing their global footprint and signing new customers.

Though the FAA may or may not require safety management systems for repair stations, the issue is moot for the largest shops.

New MRO facilities and joint ventures are highlights of this month’s News Briefs and Contracts.