Inside MRO

Despite turmoil in 2020, how MRO sector looks poised to rebound in 2021.

Examining the position of aviation aftermarket hubs by region.

Lengthy and expensive financial challenges, Rolls remains bullish about the long-term market for the Trent 1000. At the beginning of 2021, Aviation Week Fleet & MRO Forecast data estimate 770 of the Rolls-powered 787s will be in service.

Like most airlines across the world, Vueling has had to weather the challenges of the novel coronavirus in 2020 across all areas of its operation, including in its maintenance division.

MRO and aftermarket assets are already prime targets for mergers and acquisitions, but dealmakers do not want to rush into a bad deal.

New cleaning procedures, unplanned downtime introduce safety issues, regulators warn.

The new administration will likely bring changes in U.S. aviation policy, mostly still to be determined.

The separation of software from the assets it supports is raising challenges to sustainment operating models.

A glimpse into some of the latest developments in aircraft and engine teardowns.

Airlines will fly 60-70% fewer seat kilometers in 2020 compared to last year, but the numbers are slowly increasing. The China market is the outlier

The aviation paint industry is developing higher-performance coatings with reduced environmental impacts.

HIGHLIGHTS FAA Approves 737 MAX Changes The FAA’s finalization of required changes to the Boeing 737 MAX and its formal reversal of a flight ban if

For airlines to recover from pandemic, they will need their aftermarket suppliers. But will they be ready?

As MRO becomes more reliant on the Internet of Things, providers must pay more attention to cybersecurity threats.

Slowdown in aircraft deliveries puts initial-provisioning material in play.

While the pandemic has hit global air traffic, airlines operating ATRs are seeing improving utilization and faster recovery.

Snapshots of Aviation Week data on commercial aircraft and airline activity for recent months.

MRO capabilities must be built in from the beginning for UAM to realize its potential.

Paint and coatings providers are expanding facilities, releasing innovative new products and leading the way in sustainability initiatives.

American Airlines President Robert Isom shares his views on the Boeing 737 MAX return and how the airline is positioning itself for recovery.

New master minimum equipment list for the MAX results in more no-go items.

Trends in the next generation of windows for business and commercial aircraft.

Lessons of life applied to MRO oversight.

HIGHLIGHTS Spirit AeroSystems Expands MRO Through Acquisition Wichita aerostructures giant Spirit AeroSystems secured a 45% cash discount from

A tale of two balance sheets: A potential TransDigm acquisition of Triumph shows how COVID-19 crisis could alter mid-tier aftermarket parts provider landscape.