Aviation Week MRO

Slated for 2020, the new hangar will help the carrier service its fleet at one of its busiest hubs.

A leaked European Commission report includes a proposed jet fuel tax that could impact airlines' fleet planning strategies--and hence, the aftermarket.

Inside MRO journalists shortlisted in three Aerospace Media Awards categories. Finalists will be announced on June 16.

Rolls-Royce is developing novel ways to incorporate virtual reality into its engineering training programmes.

An ETOPS rating certifies how long a twin-engine aircraft can safely operate with just one engine, measured in the time it takes to reach the nearest

The agreement announced this week includes painting, cabin refurbishment and Magnetic's first ever base maintenance work on ATR aircraft.

The company has introduced a mobile application for its Boeing maintenance manuals and is pursuing similar technology for its Airbus fleet.

FlighPath plans to soon introduce online and virtual training coming for mechanics.

Transport Canada issued an airworthiness directive mandating inspection of fuel feed tubes that can be chafed by a clamp.

APOC Aviation quickly raises $2.6 million to help it buy airframes for part out.

The aircraft OEM committed to using 3D printing for aircraft components five years ago, but the cost and time of parts redesigns remain challenges.

However, Westjet has not yet selected a maintenance provider for the 10 Boeing 787-9s it has on order.

Flatirons says it has worked with the top 10 U.S. airlines and many other airlines and MROs on its applications to simplify technical documentation management and distribution.

Interior Inspector allows cabin crew and mechanics to digitally log data about damage in passenger cabins.

Local mechanic resources are very thin and hard to increase for Solomon Airlines in the South Pacific.

Lufthansa Technik is expanding its Mobile Engine Services to adapt to shop capacity constraints, build revenue and save customers money. Clemens Geercken, Lufthansa Technik’s head of product sales engine services, North America, explains how these mobile services are different than classic on-wing or shop visits.

As part of its restructuring, Asiana is retiring older aircraft and expanding its investment in spare parts and engines.

The MRO provider’s Gonesse facility is adding on-site service center capability and AOG staff to meet growing EMEA demand.

Bombardier plans to sell its aerostructures facilities in Belfast and Morocco, but what's not clear is what happens to the CRJ and its aftermarket potential.

The avionics upgrades specialist will perform flightdeck upgrades on a new customer’s Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft.

Part of the school’s $22 million expansion will include a new composites lab and paint barn to prepare students for changing skills demand within aviation maintenance.

FedEx, which uses smart IT and its own logistics tools to manage inventory, sees blockchain as a next step.

HAECO is starting to implement AMOS MRO software at its Hong Kong headquarters.

Will airlines realistically be able to achieve the projected growth targets and meet emissions requirements?

The low-cost carrier intends to almost double its fleet and is adding new MRO software to cover its in-house maintenance operations.