Lufthansa Technik

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Aircraft radome manufacturers are certifying new materials to withstand damage and improve performance.
Supply Chain

By Henry Canaday
Some maintenance providers are already testing use cases for generative artificial intelligence, but experts warn of significant risks.
Emerging Technologies

By Tony Osborne
Germany looks set to purchase a new fleet of Boeing CH-47 Chinooks after the long-awaited acquisition was approved by the country’s Parliament.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Engine maintenance repair specialists are ramping up for new-generation engine overhauls.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
The MRO's parent airline Lufthansa has acquired a stake in the Italian flag carrier.
Services & Support

By Henry Canaday
Aenne Koester, Lufthansa Technik’s head of additive engineering and manufacturing, discusses strategies for additive polymer manufacturing.
Emerging Technologies

By Alex Derber
First-quarter revenue was up 16% year on year to €1.54 billion.
Services & Support

By Lee Ann Shay
Doing nothing to solve these problems really isn’t an option.
Workforce & Training

By James Pozzi
A look at the future of new propulsion technologies, such as pure electric, hybrid-electric and hydrogen propulsion in aviation and their effect on MRO.
Emerging Technologies

By Prachi Patel
German companies Lufthansa Technik and BASF say the surface technology will achieve more efficiency gains and a CO2 emission reduction of up to 3%.
Emerging Technologies

John Walton
Maintenance providers share lessons learned from incorporating digital devices in the hangar—and where the technology roadmap is headed next.
Emerging Technologies

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
LED lighting advancements offer high fashion and flexibility for modern aircraft cabins.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
ETL providers are increasing system functionality and growing their global customer bases.
Marketplace

By James Pozzi
The German MRO giant will undertake repairs for nacelles found on the engine type.
MRO Americas

By Kurt Hofmann
AIESL is progressing toward a sale by its government owner, and this transformation has created interest for global MRO providers.
Maintenance & Training

By Lee Ann Shay
The MRO is evaluating four key areas.
MRO

By Lee Ann Shay
Major MRO providers continue to add capabilities while pursuing efficiency gains and new technologies.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Henry Canaday
A growing number of MROs and OEMs are using additive manufacturing to expand design freedom and improve replacement parts.
Emerging Technologies

Acquisitions, engine servicing agreements and passenger-to-freighter conversions are MRO news highlights for April 2023.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
How MROs are adapting to deal with supply chain disruptions and related shortages.
Supply Chain

By Lee Ann Shay
Lufthansa Technik plans to build a new facility for VIP aircraft outfitting and completions in Hamburg.
Maintenance & Training

New repair and trainings centers, along with joint ventures and support contracts feature in Contracts and News Briefs this month.
Supply Chain

By James Pozzi
The center for the training of engine mechanics was opened on Monday (Feb. 20) in the Rahlstedt district of Hamburg.
Workforce & Training

By Thierry Dubois
While fuel savings in flight are the preponderant environmental outcome of using composites, changes in manufacturing would be welcome.
Emerging Technologies

Facility expansions, joint ventures and support contracts feature in Contracts and News Briefs this month.
Aircraft & Propulsion