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Aviation Week & Space Technology - Inside MRO (April 2023)

VOL. 185 NO. 4 April 10, 2023
Inside MRO April 2023 cover
Credit: Staff SGT. Kristen Pittman/U.S. Air Force

Maintenance Check

Lufthansa Technik
article

GE, Delta TechOps, Lufthansa Technik Transform Aftermarket Operations

Apr 07, 2023
Major MRO providers continue to add capabilities while pursuing efficiency gains and new technologies.

Workforce

mechanics working on aircraft
article

MRO Industry Competes For Transitioning Military Veteran Talent

Apr 07, 2023
The MRO industry is clamoring for military veteran talent, but obstacles for transitioning service members are hindering progress.

Regional

Gameco hangar
article

China MRO Stands Ready For Rebound

Apr 04, 2023
With China’s reopening in January, what is in store for MRO?
engine technician

Evolving Worldwide MRO Trends For 2023

Apr 06, 2023
How MRO providers are expanding and adapting to the post-pandemic environment across world regions.

Operations

NOAA aircraft
article

‘Hurricane Hunters’ Maintenance Requires Whirlwind Schedule

Apr 06, 2023
Maintaining NOAA’s ‘Hurricane Hunter’ aircraft requires advance planning, frequent inspections and some very unique travel.
engine
article

As Aftermarket Surges, Suppliers Scramble To Keep Pace

Apr 07, 2023
As recovery from the pandemic continues, the outlook for MRO is promising despite ongoing supply chain issues.
Aerolineas Argentina hangar
article

Aerolineas Argentinas Expands Third-Party MRO

Apr 07, 2023
Steps the airline is taking to transform MRO business.
ATS Components DFW
article

ATS Combines Four Businesses Under One Roof

Apr 06, 2023
Aviation Technical Services executives say the move was difficult, but they already are reaping the benefits.

Technology

3D printing
article

New Additive Methods, Materials Expand Adoption For MRO

Apr 04, 2023
A growing number of MROs and OEMs are using additive manufacturing to expand design freedom and improve replacement parts.

Airline Insight

Don Mitacek
article

Delta TechOps’s Chief On Engine Performance, Fleet Changes

Apr 03, 2023
Delta TechOps chief executive discusses plans for post-pandemic MRO ramp-up.

MRO Chat

article

Embraer Exploring Ways To Expand MRO Network, Capabilities

Apr 07, 2023
How and why Embraer is seeking to add MRO capabilities for new markets.

Engines

Destinus hydrogen-powered high-speed aircraft
article

Spain Lays Groundwork For Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft Engine

Apr 05, 2023
A consortium in Spain led by ITP Aero is researching and developing the country’s first hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft engine.

Engineered

Sidewinder antenna
article

Satellite Connectivity Advancements Drive Next-Gen Aircraft Antennas

Apr 05, 2023
How new connectivity technologies are enabling enhanced communication services regardless of satellite orbit positions.

Marketplace

HAECO Americas
article

Competitive Aircraft Painting Demand Propels Expansions

Apr 03, 2023
Aircraft paint providers are adding new facilities, capabilities for new aircraft types and growing their global customer base.

Data Tool

Boeing 737 in flight
article

Narrowbody Aircraft MRO Forecast For The Americas, 2023-32

Apr 04, 2023
Narrowbodies are expected to account for more than half of the MRO market in the Americas over the next decade.

Safety & Regulatory

article

FAA Seeks Input On Repair Station Safety Management System Mandate

Apr 03, 2023
The agency is considering requiring SMS for repair stations, and the NTSB is convinced they would be beneficial.
aircraft technicians
article

Opinion: Varied Perspectives Needed To Solve MRO Workforce Shortages

Apr 05, 2023
Aftermarket stakeholders should consider multiple perspectives when working to solve the MRO workforce shortage.

News Briefs & Contracts

aircraft engine
article

Inside MRO News Briefs and Contracts, April 2023

Apr 03, 2023
Acquisitions, engine servicing agreements and passenger-to-freighter conversions are MRO news highlights for April 2023.

Viewpoint

hands on a keyboard
article

Opinion: The Road To Digital Precision In MRO

Apr 07, 2023
Aligning fragmented pockets of data across aftermarket divisions is key to improving the scale and efficiency of data ecosystems.