Inside MRO

New MRO facilities and joint ventures are highlights of this month’s News Briefs and Contracts.

Industry scrutiny and edits are necessary to ensure new FAA rules are consistent and clear.

Cranfield University is investigating how to maximize predictive maintenance benefits with limited or multiple sources of data.

Line maintenance providers are growing portfolios and global footprints.

Finnair is replacing flip-down video monitors with 3D printed blanking panels to reduce aircraft weight and update passenger experience.

As part of its full-value-chain strategy, the company is open to growing as an engine lessor.

Aviation Week projects that Rolls-Royce, CFM International and General Electric platforms will dominate engine MRO demand in the region.

A consortium led by H2Fly has received German government funding to develop a 350-kW hydrogen fuel cell system designed for commercial aircraft applications.

Aircraft and component OEMs are starting to expand service offerings beyond their own product lines to capture greater market opportunities.

A look at the rules, people and technology behind the scenes that enabled Taylor Swift’s safe air travel from Tokyo to the 2024 Super Bowl.

ATR’s record aftermarket results have grown thanks in part to a variety of new services products.

Aircraft cabin evacuation slides are being designed with new materials that reduce weight and increase inspection intervals.

Manufacturers of aerospace materials and chemicals are engineering products to provide better performance and fewer environmental impacts.

Tailored maintenance services aim to provide better adaptability in response to supply chain, fleet and workforce issues.

The work will culminate with flights of a De Havilland Dash 7 regional airliner modified with a hybrid-electric propulsion system in 2026.

Despite a comfortable backlog, the country’s industry continues to grapple with financial woes and recovering know-how.

Obstacles to technician training and certification are holding back the industry’s workforce pipeline potential.

John Laughter, who became Delta TechOps’ president in October 2023, speaks with Aviation Week about his outlook for the MRO organization.

In choosing local or distant maintenance, airlines must consider additional downtime and transport costs, among other factors.

OEMs are designing turbine blades to be more resilient in harsh environments and at high temperatures.

AAR’s purchase of Triumph addresses two of the top problems of the MRO industry.

A look at where new commercial aftermarket engine capabilities are being added around the world.

The state of affairs for aftermarket growth and navigating current market challenges in the region.

Coalition is tackling thorny area of fraud in aviation parts supply chain.

Aviation Week projects that North and Latin America commercial MRO labor expenditures will top $46.8 billion through 2033.