MRO

Inside MRO investigates whether leasing demand for popular engines has peaked.

It is official: Repair stations with European Union Aviation Safety Agency certification must have ICAO-compliant safety management systems by 2026.

Aftermarket demand for small narrowbody aircraft is forecast to decrease during the next 10 years due to a declining fleet.

Adam Hale, deputy director of heavy maintenance at Ryanair, tells Inside MRO how the low-cost carrier plans to expand its maintenance network alongside its fleet.

Hydrogen fuel cell suppliers are engineering powertrains to enable zero-emission aircraft propulsion.

Improper procedures during a routine overhaul left a main landing gear component damaged and set the stage for a fatigue crack to form, the NTSB found.

Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) has attained Maintenance Organization Approval certification from EASA and the Repair Station Certificate from FAA.

Expanded MRO facilities and services are highlights of this issue’s roundup.

New-engine durability challenges heighten competition for midlife assets.

Aerospace stakeholders can participate in executive efforts to reduce FAA red tape.

MROs in Europe are adding capacity, staff and technology to meet higher demand driven by extended aircraft life spans.

ATS CEO Rob Cords discusses the MRO’s business strategy and where he sees growth and M&A opportunities.

Challenge Group is embarking on a significant growth plan over the next few years which could see it take on as many as 10 Boeing 777-300ERSFs.

LCC Vueling has become the European launch customer for Australian startup MicroTau’s drag-reducing Riblet Modification Package.

IndiGo is recovering from disruptions caused by inspections of the Pratt & Whitney geared turbofans (GTF) that power its Airbus A320neo-family fleet.

Onera is providing a new testbed able to evaluate a composites panel when exposed to fire in an engine environment, as well as assess new extinguishing agents.

West Star Aviation, a maintenance repair and overhaul service provider, has a new owner.

Maintenance companies may see an upside if tariffs persist and airlines reject new aircraft deliveries as a result, keeping their fleets in service longer.

Highlighting unique stories from AMTs at different stages of their careers.

Bahamas native and Embry-Riddle graduate Antonique Greenslade shares perspectives on the challenges international students face while pursuing MRO careers.

Aspire MRO CEO Phil Bathurst shares perspectives on aftermarket career growth and how the industry should adapt to the next generation.

Kenny Parker, technical operations training instructor at Hawaiian Airlines, shares perspectives on teaching tomorrow’s aviation maintenance technicians.

VAS Aero Services is tapping into the Airbus A380’s MRO market through a series of teardown projects.

Tommy Hughes, CEO of VAS Aero Services, discusses why airlines and MROs need to move beyond opportunistic purchases to guarantee availability of critical parts when they need them.

StandardAero has announced plans to start leasing CFM International Leap engines on short-term arrangements for operators undergoing shop visits.