Inside MRO

As travel restrictions lift further, Cebu Pacific plans for its maintenance operation.

Airlines in Africa are developing new MRO capabilities and seeking partnerships to advance the local aftermarket.

How India’s airlines are changing MRO strategies as the country’s aftermarket landscape becomes more robust.

As freighter conversions accelerate, main deck doors, rollers and floors are being designed with features for greater efficiencies.

Power-by-the-hour contracts, line maintenance and component repairs for aircraft feature in this month’s Contracts and Briefs.

Narrowbody and freighter recovery spurs engine MRO demand.

CFM Leap engine overhauls are on track to rise quickly throughout the rest of the decade.

ARSA argues that EASA’s additional paperwork demands for parts needlessly cause controversy and confusion.

A study concluded that passenger and crew members are generally safe during aircraft evacuations, but there’s room for improvement.

We are seeing a trend of decreasing investment from Western companies in the Asia-Pacific region.

MROs and OEMs in Asia are adding new facilities for maintenance and training, as well as a variety of new capabilities.

Aviation Week’s BEER 2022 highlights the opportunities and challenges for the Central and Eastern Europe commercial aftermarket.

Expanding operations and acquisitions, in this month’s Contracts and Briefs.

Manufacturers of aircraft lavatories are adapting designs for improved hygiene, accessibility and sustainability.

Notices from Indian and UK regulators warn that operators are facing risks from commercial pressure’s effect on mechanics and others.

The FAA’s decision to push radio altimeter upgrades as wireless companies roll out new 5G networks has airlines on edge.

To address challenges associated with parts traceability, aviation must embrace new technologies and commonsense standards.

Facing no new rival, the future of Embraer’s scope-clause-compliant E175 is expected to remain steady.

Aftermarket providers are using technologies such as asset-tracking systems and robotics to make technicians’ work easier and more efficient.

ARSA argues that the MRO industry needs to adapt recruiting methods to reach candidates with relevant skill sets.

Specialists across the aviation tooling ecosystem are developing new products to help technicians more easily use and track tools.

The pandemic and recovery have boosted airline demand for predictive maintenance solutions, which continue to evolve and gain traction.

How MROs are adapting and planning for ever-changing fleet composition as air travel recovers.

Industry stakeholders are establishing MRO resources to prepare for the impending wave of hydrogen-electric aircraft conversions.

How Freebird Airlines is planning its maintenance operations post-pandemic.