By James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard, Sean Broderick, Lee Ann Shay, Daniel Williams
Editors discuss what could be on the horizon for MRO in 2025, touching on turnaround times, AI and aircraft recycling, plus module swaps, parts approvals and more.
Air France KLM Engineering & Maintenance and the MRO unit of flag carrier Saudia will explore setting up a GE Aerospace GEnx engine maintenance joint venture.
Early engine removals, shop capacity, new tech and the role of alternative parts and repairs were discussed at Aviation Week’s Aero-Engines Europe conference.
Factors such as new engine durability issues and extended lead times for engine parts are presenting challenges for MRO giant Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance.
Air France Industries / KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has signed a pair of contracts with European carriers to support their Airbus A220 fleets.