Inside MRO

It can be difficult to parse the distinction in some FAA Code of Regulation items; this could help.

A new National Civil Aviation Policy aims to bring India's fledgling aftermarket sector new investment and infrastructure.

The A330 should generate $6 billion in MRO spending in 2017, rising to nearly $9 billion in 2026 as the in-service fleet grows.

Sensor technology is enabling better monitoring of aircraft systems to support predictive MRO, but ground-based systems also need to evolve.

Equipment such as UTC Aerospace Systems’ AID gather and exploit data that MROs can tap to provide better services.

The most important changes will be in product design and new business models.

On the sidelines of Aviation Week’s MRO Latin America, Aeromexico’s senior vice president-maintenance and engineering discusses bringing widebody MRO in-house and rolling out mobile applications for MRO.

While carriers are coming off the most profitable year in 2016, but growth will be uneven across regions.

With advancements in composite materials and designs, find the right OEM and MRO services for your nacelles.

Under pressure from interested parties, FAA withdraws policy memo for “influencing parts.”

AA updates selection process and eligibility criteria for Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award.

Australian safety regulator ATSB will require MROs to report accidents/incidents electronically.

Aviation Technician Education Council’s survey of MRO training schools finds aviation is losing skilled mechanic candidates to other technical industries.

Qantas opens widebody hangar at LAX, Rolls unveils lessor-focused service, Magnetic MRO adds VR interiors capability, and GOL drops Gogo installation time on Boeing 737-800.

The International Civil Aviation Organization forecasts the upward trend to continue in 2017.

Engine retirements are slowing, and ramp-up in certain engine overhauls is increasing, which puts pressure on serviceable material supplies.

Innovative design and engineering has reduced the weight and drag penalties of new nacelles, but it may have complicated maintenance.

South African Airways has only added two additional aircraft to its fleet size over the past 10 years.

Ethiopian Airlines has seen a 125% increase in fleet size in the last 10 years.

The radome from Lufthansa Technik material layers allow frequencies in the Ka-band, which means double the speed of data transfer.

Mexicana MRO Services plans to add two more narrowbody aircraft production lines in the second quarter, bringing its capacity to 10.

Boeing and Airbus will continue to dominate the Middle East market, making up a combined 89% of the in-service fleet by 2021.

Lufthansa launches short-haul broadband service; Amazon’s role in Pemco purchase; Airbus supports China Airlines maintenance buildup.

The International Air Transport Association says 2016 profits fell short of previous year’s all-time high due in part to rising oil prices.

As oil prices affect airline usage and fleet decisions, MRO providers need to focus on productivity.