Aviation Week MRO

A new system that combines wearable sensors, artificial intelligence and analytics could soon replace traditional 1:1 safety monitoring processes in MRO hangars.

The spasmodic imposition of national lockdowns and country-by-country travel restrictions has been a disaster for airline planners. In particular, it

The coronavirus crisis is having a “drastic impact” on Lufthansa Technik, the world’s largest MRO provider has said. The company suffered an EBIT loss

In partnership with the UK’s ATI Programme, project REINSTATE will develop 20 emerging technologies to improve engine maintenance while reducing airline disruption and environmental impacts.

Iberia Converts First A330 Into Freighter Iberia has converted its first Airbus A330 from a passenger to freighter aircraft. The work was carried out

The FAA is adapting to remote technologies within aircraft maintenance, but repair stations should still be cautious of seeing it as a silver bullet.

Singapore has set up a program under which anyone, aviation professional or members of the general public, can report potential aviation safety

The FAA is calling attention to risks that disinfection can have on aircraft interiors, urging operators and maintainers to heed manufacturers’ guidance and take extra steps to protect sensitive equipment, wiring, and other high-risk components.

Engine lessor and spare parts provider Willis Lease Finance has suffered from falling demand for maintenance as its leasing and sales revenues

French MRO Sabena Technics has grown its presence in the military aftermarket with the acquisition of airframe maintenance specialist AeroTech Pro

Donecle has partnered with 8tree to combine 3D dent analysis with its drone inspection technology.

With much of its fleet parked during the pandemic, Alaska added new maintenance programs, cleared open deferrals and performed technician training.

Spirit AeroSystems is doubling its aftermarket scope—in terms of revenue, footprint and capabilities—by purchasing certain Bombardier aerostructures

Collins Aerospace and Knight Aerospace have joined forces to develop a mobile galley and lavatory system that can be rolled on and off cargo aircraft.

The big COVID-19 damage to Asian aviation has been in international flights, which unfortunately are a huge portion of commercial flying among small

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) plans to step up its MRO activities in the wake of its recent decision to pause almost all development of its M90

While powerplant suppliers Safran and MTU Aero Engines posted expected drops in aftermarket revenues for the last quarter, executives from each company highlighted several trends that support a cautiously optimistic outlook.

Satair 3D Prints Flying Metal Spare Part for Airbus Aircraft Satair says it has provided one of its U.S. airline customers with what it believes is

The virus crisis is hitting the bottom lines of most MROs pretty hard now and will for some time to come. But companies that offer the right portfolio

Lithuania-based FL Technics’ engine division has opened a new facility for CFM56 family engine MRO quick turn activities in Kaunas. The new hangar

Ennio Rodriguez, CEO of Coopesa, sees pressure on labor prices and longer credit terms from operators due to the crisis brought on by the COVID-19

Wales-based MRO Caerdav plans to expand its activities by entering the passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion market.

Despite the impact of the COVID-19 crisis during 2020, Alitalia says it will look to extend its heavy maintenance insourcing program and maintain

UK-based MRO Caerdav will begin offering aircraft cargo conversion services as part of a new offering capitalizing on market demand partly driven by

American Airlines is balancing short-term needs to keep its operation running with activities to position it for the future. While it pulled its