MRO

Restrictions on repairs and other licenses are creating headwinds, and repair shops are urging creative problem-solving.

The environment for mergers and acquisitions in the aerospace and defense sector is improving amid a decrease in the cost of capital, experts say.

Commercial aviation is predicted to grow steadily from 2024-2033 in terms of both aircraft fleet and MRO demand.

AFI KLM E&M earned €150m on €4.2b revenues in 2023 vs €163m on €3.6b in 2022; third party revenues rose 26.9%.

HAECO HONG KONG has 5-year Air Canada contract to exclusively provide 787/A330 heavy maintenance.

Flydubai is preparing to begin retrofitting the interiors of its Boeing 737-800s now that the previous-generation aircraft are set to stay in service longer.

This week’s Flight Friday looks at the progress larger Middle East operators have made when compared to 2019 flight utilization.

MTU Aero Engines continues to seek financial compensation from its partner Pratt & Whitney after GTF-related costs led to the German company's first ever loss.

Will the tight engine leasing market ease in the next couple of years? Panelists at Aviation Week’s Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance Americas have their say.

Every dollar of aircraft production underpins at least another dollar of supplier activity in all tiers.

MESA, Portugal was approved by Portugal's CAA to perform enhanced scope of base maintenance on PW4000-powered A330s and also for A340 base maintenance in 48-month intervals to undertake more detailed/comprehensive repairs.

AERO CARE (portfolio company of Alchemy Aero) opened 10,000 sq ft headquarters facility in Miami to support growth and house CFM56 and V2500 parts inventories; it will continue to be supported by its European office in Bucharest.

The aviation sector is facing a slew of engine related challenges, from tight supply to high prices .

Magnetic Group’s head of power-by-the-hour (PBH) speaks with Aviation Week about the aftermarket’s current PBH landscape.

AFI KLM E&M was selected by Australia's Bonza to provide 737-8 component support, mainly out of Kuala Lumpur.

GA TELESIS added E175 landing gear overhaul and repair capabilities at Miami International to its existing suite of E170, E190 and E195 platforms.

The Mexican ULCC believes inspections of GTF engines will extend into 2026 despite the powerplant’s manufacturer Pratt & Whitney increasing shop capacity.

Services was a key revenue driver for the British engine manufacturer last year.

The Airbus A340-660 underwent about 400 test flights and on page 56 of this issue dated Mar. 25, 2002, we compiled a pilot report.

N3 ENGINE OVERHAUL SERVICES (Lufthansa Technik/Rolls-Royce) broke ground on 6,000 sq meter expansion to its existing production hall at Erfurter Kreuz to expand the technical machining centers and assembly areas; project will also double process capacity of its cleaning line for engine components and will later start building new logistics facility.

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK was selected by Smartwings to maintain LEAP-1Bs; it also extended deal for CFM56-7B MRO.

TURKISH TECHNIC has 5-year Silk Way West Airlines contract to provide 777F component support.

SAFRAN NACELLES was selected by Cebu Pacific to maintain A330-900 nacelles, including asset pool access.

SAFRAN ELECTRICAL & POWER has 3-year Malaysia Airlines contract to maintain CFM56-7B electrical harnesses.

Listen in to learn about key MRO and engine developments from Singapore Airshow 2024 with Aviation Week's James Pozzi and Christine Boynton.