SIAEC increased its operation profit in the second quarter but a few areas posted decreased sales.

Airlines’ avionics upgrade efforts target obsolescence with enhanced vision and connectivity to support predictive maintenance.

Although Airbus has withdrawn its proposed royalty fees on MRO invoices, the issue of how OEMs will protect their IP is far from resolved.

Mark Yerger, vice president of material management at FedEx Express, talks about material tactics to keep the cargo carrier’s 686-aircraft fleet on schedule.

MROs need to “just say no” to any requests from design approval holders that restrict access to air carrier customer instructions for continued airworthiness.

Electronic 8130-3s and aeroxchange standards should help.

Despite being trialed for a number of years, drone techniques have yet to be certified.

MRO growth in Asia-Pacific, consolidations and drone inspections are highlights for this month.