The conversations we’ve had with airline and MRO leaders and managers over the last few days have proven just how lucky we are to be part of this supportive, tight-knit industry.

Remote inspection approvals, distance learning could mark permanent shifts.

The major trends that shaped the aviation aftermarket over the past 25 years also provide clues to where it’s going.

Twenty-five years ago, an event happened that would forever change the aviation aftermarket industry.

After the demise of Monarch Aircraft Engineering, STS Aviation Group acquired the former MRO’s Birmingham hangar and sought to establish a new and altogether leaner operation.

Fewer flights, new security protocols, a smaller labor force and more consolidation likely lie ahead.

Structural health monitors could be the most efficient way to inspect airframes but are not being readily implemented.

Trends in navigation systems lean toward being more satellite-dependent and accuracy-accentuated.