The American Airlines-Rolls Royce joint-venture (JV) engine-overhaul shop tabbed for closure in 2016 is running at about one-third capacity, and demand is sagging enough that the facility could practically handle the entire global RB211 and Trent 800 shop-visit workload, Aviation Week data suggest.

MRO software specialist Seabury MRO Solutions is confident that recently forged ties with its new parent organization will help raise the company’s profile amongst larger airlines and aftermarket providers, a top executive says.

This year’s event in London offers an opportunity to showcase the nation’s strong MRO industry.

With steady growth in commercial aircraft leasing, Ireland-based lessors still dominate the global market, though MRO to support leases may be done elsewhere.

With more automation in the pipeline, using unmanned aircraft to inspect aircraft for damage looks increasingly attractive.

As MRO needs change over the next few years, carriers are looking for innovations in the aftermarket that will help them be more cost-effective.

The FAA has taken a major step in explaining how maintenance manuals should be distributed—but has anything changed?

Ireland-based independent MROs, with the benefit of low costs and proximity to Europe, are strong competitors in many service areas, notably leasing support.