Inside MRO

Is Latin American MRO ready for growth? The region accounts for 8% of the 27,531 aircraft in the 2014 global fleet and 6% of the MRO value of $62.1 billion—but Jonathan Berger, vice president of ICF International, predicts this MRO market will grow to $5.9 billion by 2024, at 5.2% per annum.

New software suites offer improved parts-management capabilities that should help airlines to better regulate AOG costs.

FAA’s mandate requiring airlines to develop safety management systems may affect MRO shops, but agency says impact will be minimal.

EASA SIB targets improving cockpit voice recorder reliability and data quality.

Airlines in Asia are concerned that OEMs will monopolize engine aftermarket services, limiting their MRO choices and driving up costs.

CEO Giorgio Danilo Pietra and new majority shareholder PanMed Energy are implementing a plan to bring the MRO provider back from the brink of bankruptcy.

The Middle East is experiencing an MRO technical workforce shortage stemming from low salaries and highly complex regulations that impede young talent from entering the MRO profession. However, there are a number of aviation technical schools providing training in the MIddle East—see a list of some here.

A320 retrofits will be a boon for industry as buyers and lessors work toward meeting AD requirements.

No matter how much science and procedure an organization applies, humans will only perform at their fullest potential when they feel they are making a difference.

Relationships between industry companies are evolving as greater importance is placed on asset residual values.

Recycling and reuse, especially of high-value parts, is increasingly a focus for MRO providers

Fleet-wide interior upgrades planned by Qantas to keep its Boeing and Airbus models competitive

Aircelle Europe developing leading position as nacelle service provider for Airbus Neo models

Proposed changes in NTSB accident investigation procedures concern industry stakeholders

Various products offer enhanced ways to deal with spills in the MRO environment.

Various products offer enhanced ways to deal with spills in the MRO environment.

Recycling or reusing is usually the end-game of a completed process. But for StandardAero Military and Component Sector in Cincinnati, a proactive approach to cutting MRO waste is happening on the front end.

Eirtech working with paint manufacturers and OEMs to expand use of chromate-free paints

Improper procedures led to test-flight incident, British investigators find

If we were to step back and look at MRO logically and holistically, would we structure it as it is now? Probably not.

Lease and Exchange Programs 1. Company: Unique Airmotive Services Product: Inventory and Consignment

MRO shops, OEMs see growing market for CFM56 maintenance

Airlines could reduce end-of-least costs by harmonizing and digitizing documentation

What’s in word? Plenty if the word is “serious.” The FAA and various repair & overhaul associations square off about reinstating it as part of the regs

EASA’s home turf is rife with aerospace manufacturers and service providers so certifications are always in high demand, although there was a bit of downtick last year