Inside MRO

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Aircraft maintenance scheduling is finally moving beyond Excel spreadsheets and waterfall boards.
Workforce & Training

By Sean Broderick
Inspectors failed to ensure Southwest had a plan to address known, self-disclosed regulatory violations, OIG finds.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Brett Levanto
How attending trade events can help MRO providers solve problems.
MRO

By James Pozzi
As the A380 is phased out, related MRO will continue but decline steadily over the next decade.
Aircraft & Propulsion

American Airlines major maintenance base investment tops MRO news this month.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
These aircraft seating specialists are sprucing up seats through repairs, refreshes and reconfigurations.
Interiors & Connectivity

Peter White
Why MRO providers and aircraft operators should take a close look at FAA AC 120-17B.
MRO

By Lee Ann Shay
Despite recent events, the outlook for the aviation industry is still mostly positive.
MRO

By Alex Derber
When will blockchain take off in the aviation aftermarket?
MRO

By Alex Derber
How expansion of long-haul LCCs is changing the location of various MRO work.
Asset Utilization

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Airline failures, new aircraft introductions keeping the market for interior modifications strong.
MRO

By Sean Broderick
NTSB recommends addressing wire chafing, improperly installed pitch-trim switches.
MRO

Facility expansions for teardowns and paint featured in this month’s News Briefs.
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ARSA seeks revision of FAA documentation rules to help MRO shops.
MRO

By Lee Ann Shay
Viva Air has ambitious growth plans. See how its expanding fleet and maintenance contribute.
MRO

By James Pozzi
New-generation aircraft, regional fleet expansion forcing MROs in the Middle East to expand capacity and capabilities.
MRO

By Michael Bruno
Aerospace customers know little about casting giants Arconic and PCC besides their rising prices, turning attention to a new competitor.
MRO

By Sean Broderick
Trent-powered A380s will round out the model’s 20-year production run and generate steady MRO demand.
MRO

By Lee Ann Shay
A “blip” in activity but no serious impact is expected.
MRO

By Craig Gottlieb
AI can assist aftermarket customer service representatives by diagnosing problems, gathering feedback and anticipating future needs.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
These new and recently updated apps help customers simplify MRO tasks, optimize supply chain and track maintenance.
MRO

By Sean Broderick
GE uses operational data to pinpoint specific flight profiles and target engines that fly them.
MRO

By Henry Canaday
Will political instability hinder further investments in MRO in Latin America?
MRO

By Sean Broderick
Using data from its own operations, Emirates works with Boeing to optimize 777 MRO.
MRO

By James Pozzi
With engine shop capacity remaining tight, MRO providers are making big investments in facilities and training.
Asset Utilization