MRO

Aviation Week experts assess the recent uncovering of forged airworthiness documentation for parts sourced from a UK-based broker.

The powdered metal issues plaguing Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan engines have not affected the company’s largest military engine programs.

Pratt said as many as 1,200 engines would need to be pulled in the next year, including up to 200 by Oct. 1.

The engine MRO provider adds further on-site capability at its Chinese operation.

The global aftermarket could benefit from better understanding of designated engineering representative repairs and their role in FAA compliance.

New MRO joint ventures feature in this month’s news briefs.

Aviation Week projects that a significant boost in Asia-Pacific narrowbody fleets will drive a 61% increase in MRO spending by 2032.

People want to fly with a vengeance, but there are few new aircraft and the old ones need more MRO, creating a positive outlook for M&A in the aftermarket.

GE AEROSPACE introduced Sensiworm soft robot that provides less invasive inspection and repair of jet engines on wing to reduce downtime.

GE Aerospace’s Sensiworm robot can autonomously move through an aircraft engine to detect defects and measure coatings.

EXECUTIVE JET SUPPORT, UK acquired four ex-Olympic Dash 8-400s (4267/4276/4311/4321) from NAC for part out.

GLOBAL CROSSING AIRLINES plans to build $25m, 69,650 sq ft MRO facility at Fort Lauderdale for 2Q25.

EMBRAER performed cargo door cut on first E190F conversion; aircraft can handle payload of 23,600 lb (10,700 kg).

AEROCARE AVIATION SERVICES, UK made significant investment to deliver full turnkey solutions for complete cabin refurbishments, component structural repairs and manufacturing for business and commercial aircraft at Hawarden Airport.

The leasing giant’s CEO cites engine OEM reluctance to lose out on valuable maintenance revenues as a factor.

Rapid growth, large aircraft orders and plans for a new mega-airport are expected to drive MRO demand in Vietnam.

The U.S.-based cargo carrier is implementing electronic tech log tools from TrustFlight.

The owner of MRO provider FL Technics has enjoyed a healthy rise in sales of support services for the first six months of the year.

Managing director and group CEO at Sanad Group talks about optimizing TATs, a growing focus on sustainability and inducting new engine platforms.

GMF AEROASIA and THALES signed MOU to create an Innovation Lab dedicated to developing avionics maintenance.

Russian airlines have looked to source parts from countries not signed up to international sanctions.

Petra Lindemann to Vice President-Supply Chain of Joramco, Jordan.