Inside MRO

By Thierry Dubois
Despite a comfortable backlog, the country’s industry continues to grapple with financial woes and recovering know-how.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Obstacles to technician training and certification are holding back the industry’s workforce pipeline potential.
Workforce & Training

By Lee Ann Shay
John Laughter, who became Delta TechOps’ president in October 2023, speaks with Aviation Week about his outlook for the MRO organization.
Services & Support

By Alex Derber
In choosing local or distant maintenance, airlines must consider additional downtime and transport costs, among other factors.
Services & Support

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
OEMs are designing turbine blades to be more resilient in harsh environments and at high temperatures.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
AAR’s purchase of Triumph addresses two of the top problems of the MRO industry.
Supply Chain

By James Pozzi
A look at where new commercial aftermarket engine capabilities are being added around the world.
Supply Chain

By James Pozzi, Lee Ann Shay
The state of affairs for aftermarket growth and navigating current market challenges in the region.
Supply Chain

By Sean Broderick
Coalition is tackling thorny area of fraud in aviation parts supply chain.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By James Pozzi
Justin O’Donnell, Riyadh Air technical director, speaks to Aviation Week about the startup airline’s MRO plans.
Services & Support

By Keith Mwanalushi
The manufacturer aims to use digital tools and technologies to enhance maintenance support for customers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
DASI sees the aviation parts market evolving to include spot markets.
Supply Chain

By James Pozzi
The MRO plots its path to exceeding €10 billion in revenue by 2030.
Services & Support

By Keith Mwanalushi
After a recent counterfeit parts scandal, USM specialists are looking at control and traceability mechanisms.
Supply Chain

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Specialists are adding new services, growing their global footprint and signing new customers.
Marketplace

By Sean Broderick
Though the FAA may or may not require safety management systems for repair stations, the issue is moot for the largest shops.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By James Pozzi
How civil aerospace aftermarket demand is driving its investment in its services network.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
MRO providers argue that OEMs should expand access to repairs to help solve engine repair bottlenecks.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Advanced air mobility OEMs are making maintenance preparations ahead of looming service entry dates.
Emerging Technologies

By James Pozzi
Reevaluating procurement strategies is just one strategy to manage specialized equipment.
Supply Chain

By James Pozzi
How LATAM Airlines Group is planning its maintenance operations amidst a time of fleet growth.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
CAeS has released details of the finalized hydrogen fuel cell packing design it is developing for flight tests on a modified Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander.
Emerging Technologies

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Today’s aircraft emergency evacuation doors are lighter, more robust and faster to open—but maintenance may be more complex.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
A lack of engine MRO capacity in Latin America creates opportunities and challenges for regional stakeholders.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
The company is looking at new capabilities and possible facility expansions to address market capacity shortages.
Supply Chain