AFI KLM E&M

Industry has dealt with bogus parts issues for years. Could the latest case help jump-start long-discussed, digitially driven traceability?

How airlines are dealing with MRO capacity constraints and supply chain issues.

Executives at MRO Europe discussed what is working well for them and the hurdles their businesses are facing.

Continuing airworthiness management organizations are adding new aircraft types and regulatory approvals to their capability lists.

In the aftermarket space, too many things are taking too long, airlines and repair shops assert.

The MRO provider is developing maintenance training and support for advanced air mobility aircraft.

The push to a cleaner 2050 is triggering fundamental changes in airline operations, signs of which are clearly visible in parts of the aftermarket business.

The aftermarket’s interest in artificial intelligence has recently exploded, but will the hype drive its implementation in MRO?

The aviation industry is investing heavily in sustainable aviation fuel, but will its use cause headaches for MRO providers?

Maintenance specialists are partnering with advanced air mobility companies to build MRO infrastructure, software and best practices.

The 50-50 partnership announced earlier this month has entered into the exclusive negotiation stage and is expected to commence operations in H1 2024.

The engine shop will service several narrowbody and widebody engine types and further drives forward the MRO’s engine maintenance ambitions.

Longer turnaround times have limited the MRO provider's opportunities to expand third-party services.

The extra €500 million ($560 million) investment by Apollo-managed funds will support the MRO's future component purchases.

The MRO provider has contracted another external provider for APR services.

Some maintenance providers are already testing use cases for generative artificial intelligence, but experts warn of significant risks.

The head of Air France KLM Engineering & Maintenance sees supply chain problems affecting the broader industry lasting until 2025.

The French-Dutch MRO provider will introduce repair services for the widebody engine as part of the Rolls-Royce’s aftermarket network.

Engine maintenance repair specialists are ramping up for new-generation engine overhauls.

Airline group taps into private equity market to explore new funding.

Although carriers made cuts to IT budgets during COVID-19, AFI KLM E&M sees renewed momentum for predictive maintenance.

Airlines can now turn to ST Engineering and AFI KLM E&M for Leap 1A nacelle repairs endorsed by engine-maker CFM International.

The MRO's operating profit doubled in 2022 after benefiting from resurgent passenger demand.