Inside MRO

Andy Hakes, founder and CEO of MRO software provider AireXper, shares advice for MROs, operators and tech startups looking to advance aftermarket technology.

The agency has given Boeing seven years to ensure new nacelle design is installed on the 737 Next Generation fleet.

With cost pressures rising due to multiple factors, MRO providers in Europe find ways to cope with inflation.

Domestic growth and overseas investment are stimulating Ireland’s MRO ecosystem.

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

Hydrogen and electric propulsion, robotics and drone-enabled inspections create challenges and opportunities in MRO.

The Inside MRO archives show both change and continuity in the European MRO industry since 1999.

MRO executives discuss ways to alleviate supply chain pressures and bottlenecks.

In light of supply chain challenges, some aftermarket suppliers sell surplus material on a consignment basis.

American Airlines’ vice president of technical services shares the carrier’s approach to solving workforce and supply chain challenges.

The conference explored issues with the Pratt & Whitney GTF and CFM International Leap and the outlook for the engines.

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

High parts demand and low USM supply are causing parts shortages that are increasing shop visit and component repair turnaround times.

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

The FAA’s conflicting view of advancing technologies could hinder regulations for the emerging advanced air mobility market.

The manufacturers are looking to reduce weight, increase durability and incorporate predictive maintenance capabilities.

Aviation Week’s latest forecast projects Airbus and Boeing narrowbody aircraft will make up the majority of MRO visits in Europe over the next decade.

Freighter conversions and new joint ventures dominate this month’s Contracts and Briefs.

Enrique Robledo, appointed chief technical officer in February, discusses finding third-party maintenance work and managing capacity.

The tests were conducted at the German Aerospace Center DLR Cologne facility.

Fleet management program adopted by RTX seeks to fix ongoing Pratt & Whitney GTF problems.

Operators are turning to cabin upgrades as they look to extend older-aircraft lifespans, but supply chain and OEM issues are creating challenges.

How Malaysia Airlines is strategically diversifying its maintenance capabilities and embarking on digitalization intiatives.

How airlines have adapted their maintenance cost strategies and planning to cope with unprecedented upheaval in the market.

Engine maker rolls out an aggressive inspection program prompted by years of production-quality problems.