The current airline traffic downturn may provide opportunities for MRO improvements.

As additive manufacturing helps the aerospace supply chain, 3D-printing innovations could benefit traceability and next-gen aircraft.

A survey of the MRO industry conducted in March reveals a shift in skills needed and the a high percentage of retirement-age employees.

Ask the Editors: Despite a downturn in aviation, demand for skilled technical personnel will remain high.

Commercial aftermarket revenues are on track to fall 50% in the second quarter (Q2), in line with an industry consensus that has global airline activity slowly increasing after hitting bottom in April, two new surveys show.

The MRO has signed a new line maintenance contract with Air Wisconsin Airlines and is adding technicians and facilities to support growing freighter operations across the U.S.

China’s domestic flights had recovered to almost 80% of January levels by May 31, up from 20% in late February, according to RadarBox. That is a recovery in flights, not passenger counts or airline revenues. Nevertheless, it has meant a substantial recovery in work on narrowbodies for China’s MROs. 

Social distancing on aircraft would mean the era of “cheap travel is over,” according to IATA director general Alexandre de Juniac. While this would be bad news for airlines, it does present an opportunity for innovative cabin solutions, especially for seat manufacturers.