Most airlines and maintenance providers plan to increase their use of used serviceable material (USM), and some are shifting their policies to include sourcing more alternative parts.

Additional operational and maintenance care is needed when operating near this extreme environment.

U.S. lawmakers eager to see the FAA wrap up a long-awaited rework of aviation technician education standards are pressuring the agency to meet its latest scheduled release date, which is months after the deadline set by law. 

Used parts market expected to be jump-started by pending retirements.

The gradual elimination of conventional liquid for fire suppression is causing an uptick in modifications. Ahmad Rajei, Acting VP design, engineering…

Chinese MRO provider Ameco has signed numerous maintenance services deals at the Zhuhai Airshow, including with Honeywell and Collins Aerospace to support Air China’s fleet. 

MTU Maintenance Zhuhai is building new facilities, training staff and beginning engine inductions in China.

Passenger-to-freighter conversions and joint ventures dominate this month’s News Brief and Contracts.