MRO

The regional carrier has created a new technical services team focused on driving improved reliability and safety.

Prolonged grounding of its Airbus A320neo fleet has brought HK Express into the red for the first half of 2024.

Listen in as Aviation Week's MRO experts reflect on engine orders, aftermarket conversations and the news that really stood out from this year's Farnborough Airshow.

STANDARDAERO was selected by Avianca to provide LEAP-1A maintenance support out of San Antonio.

DELTA TECHOPS inducted its first customer LEAP-1B as only CFM Branded Service Agreement (CBSA) operator provider in North America.

More aftermarket stakeholders are carrying out aircraft recovery training courses to improve preparedness.

According to local reports, IAI is exploring a potential passenger-to-freighter partnership while considering engine MRO in India.

HAECO CCO Gerald Steinhoff discusses the company’s strategies for growing its workforce, implementing new technology and addressing supply chain issues.

Qatar Airways is supporting IndiGo with Boeing 737-8 capacity as the Indian ULCC has grounded over 70 Airbus A320neos due to the Pratt GTF engine inspections.

Artificial intelligence technology developers are boosting functionality and growing their customer base in the MRO market.

True safety management systems must be integrated into existing requirements instead of piled on top of other programs.

AJW GROUP has Ascend Airways contract to provide 737NG/MAX component support on PBH basis out of Montreal.

SWISS-AS announced VAECO/Vietnam Airlines went live with its AMOS MRO software after 16-month implementation phase (SPNWS; Dec 16, '22).

New research from SkySelect suggests buying transactionally and competitively could yield benefits.

MRO Middle East again provided a forum for assessing the challenges and opportunities confronting the regional industry as it attempts to scale up fast enough to support the ambitions of operators.

The maintenance provider had a strong first half of the year against a backdrop of material shortages and skilled labor demands.

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK was selected by Austrian to provide total component support for 11 787s through 2032.

SIAEC reports a decrease in the number of aircraft it is welcoming to its shop for maintenance because of supply chain issues and visits from older aircraft.

MTU Aero Engines reports that the time in shop to overhaul some PW1000G geared-turbofan engines has fallen below 100 days.

DE HAVILLAND CANADA was certified by Transport Canada for its Dash 8-400 QC conversion program.

EPSILON AEROSPACE plans to establish MRO facility for composite parts in India in partnership with 4REPAIR, Holland.

BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES earned $870m on $4.9b revenues (higher commercial volume) in 2Q24 vs $856m on $4.7b in 2Q23.

VAS AERO SERVICES agreed to acquire 17 A320 more airframes (now 23) from a US-based operator for part out.

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK earned €203m in 2Q24 (vs €156m in 2Q23) on 18% higher revenues; third party revenues rose 19%.

Boeing has named Kelly Ortberg to be its new CEO from Aug. 8, taking on the massive challenge of reviving the aerospace giant.