Inside MRO

By Sean Broderick
The FAA is seeking industry input about adding a safety management system mandate to repair stations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
The UK CAA launched the challenge in November 2023 to help exploit the potential of hydrogen as a zero-emission aviation fuel.
Emerging Technologies

By Keith Mwanalushi
Aftermarket parts distributors look for ways to address price increases, delays and shortages.
Supply Chain

By Paul Seidenman
Component MRO providers are expanding battery capabilities and growing their global footprint, including AAR Corp., Antavia and Concorde Battery Corp.
Emerging Technologies

By Lee Ann Shay
Aviation Week forecasts the region’s fleet will grow 7.2% annually in the next 10 years, resulting in an in-service fleet of 3,290 aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
FAA proposals mandating Boeing 737NG nacelle changes have some operators concerned about the agency’s plan to mitigate the risk of maintenance errors.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By James Pozzi
How Saudi Arabia’s aviation ambitions are seeping into MRO.
Workforce & Training

By James Pozzi
How MRO providers are looking to find the right operational balance to deliver in the face of capacity challenges.
Supply Chain

By Lee Ann Shay
The center of gravity for an aircraft determines load manifests, but what if the CG is a bit off?
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The vice president of services and support also discusses new workforce and technology programs with Inside MRO.
Workforce & Training

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Manufacturers of aircraft cargo handling systems target improvements to reduce maintenance and enable more cargo flexibility.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Keith Mwanalushi
Although demand for engine core performance restorations is high, supply chain issues are impeding turnaround times.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
Coopesa’s capacity is full now, but there may be openings in the near future.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The carrier has rolled out electronic aircraft maintenance logs on its narrowbodies and seeks to develop capability for widebodies by 2025.
Emerging Technologies

By James Pozzi
The aircraft propulsion system is powered by hydrogen fuel cells in combination with a booster battery pack that is used during peak power demands.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Paul Seidenman
Airframe, engine and business acquisitions are driving growth at aftermarket parts suppliers.
Marketplace

By Craig Gottlieb
MRO providers should broaden their expectations of what skills are needed for new-hires to do the job well.
Workforce & Training

By Chen Chuanren
Seoul's Incheon International Airport is known for its air hub, connecting passengers to South Korea and beyond.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
MROs are seeing greater interest in nose-to-tail maintenance lines for Boeing 737 platforms.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Head-up display developers are enhancing functionality to enable wider visuals, lighter weight and greater pilot comfort.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Thierry Dubois
Wind tunnel evaluations are giving Safran confidence about meeting the targeted noise levels of the RISE open-fan engine demonstrator, company executives say.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
MRO industry workforce specialists are adding capabilities to help the aftermarket solve staffing issues.
Marketplace

By James Pozzi
MRO providers factor in new-generation engine issues to their maintenance shop planning.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
MRO providers consider international recruitment and implement more flexible workforce schedules as they face pressure from the growing technician shortage.
Workforce & Training

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Next-generation aircraft electrical systems are incorporating design changes to meet requirements for advanced air mobility platforms.
Aircraft & Propulsion