Aviation Week MRO

Challenges exist for airlines in procuring aircraft components from suppliers on-time and on-quality.

The facility is close to the engine specialist's Celma headquarters and is one of the largest aeronautical engine testing facilities in South America.

Software specialist claims time-tracking and contract modules among the most effective on the market and says it is working on a paperless version.

The airline, which commenced operations last year, is continuing to recruit staff and may also add a hangar.

Both the FAA and EASA have approved the redesigned blade with bulletins issued to 787 operators by Rolls-Royce and Boeing during late December.

Bell debuted its new Nexus flying taxi concept at the 2019 Consumer Electronic Show this week. Bell's VP of Innovation Scott Drennan and Kyle Heironimus, propulsion lead for the Nexus, share details about the eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) vehicle's systems, what its maintenance model will look like and when the Nexus is set to hit the skies.

Electric propulsion for commercial aircraft, once viable, could force massive changes on MRO providers.

For electric power to replace current engines on commercial aircraft, major improvements in battery technology will be needed.

Monarch Aircraft Engineering sold its line maintenance business and is closing, while Eagle Services Asia announced induction of its first geared turbofan as part of a big ramp-up.

Best practices may work at headquarters, but MROs that don’t consider unique local environmental factors could be doing a disservice to employees and their businesses.

Monarch Aircraft Engineering faces uncertain future after declaring bankruptcy in January.

Brazing technology plays a crucial role in manufacturing tough aerospace components resistant to corrosion and high temperatures, and in development of new engines for hypersonic flight.

CFM56 spare-parts sales have picked up in the last few years as well

While it’s good that a six-year FAA bill passed in late 2018, the number of MRO-related provisions in it is worth noting—and acting upon.

Expect 2019 to be a good year for airline passenger traffic

Australia’s safety authority seeks feedback on proposed fatigue rules and plans to address maintenance personnel in subsequent revisions.

New MRO providers in Asia-Pacific and support agreements worldwide are newsbrief highlights for this month.

Drawing future aviation mechanics into schools and the profession—and finding more instructors—needs more work.

Through a series of component pooling arrangements, the carrier says it has also negated the impact of partially reduced availability of used and surplus parts.

The EASA certification will cover the Shannon-based MRO’s composite repair center in Belfast.

Established engine types will drive commercial aftermarket spend as new models continue to make their mark.

The Florida-based aviation group announced investment from Greenbriar Equity Group on Jan. 7.

After the introduction of Boeing 787 and 737 MAX maintenance services in the past two years, the Jordanian company will follow suit with capabilities for the Airbus narrowbody this year.

Pratt & Whitney’s Singapore engine shop underwent a $85 million upgrade to gear up for the induction of the PW1100G.

Software specialist looks for smarter ways for MROs to spend their training dollars.