Aviation Week MRO

A roundup of aviation aftermarket news from the week of Sept. 22-28.

After landing a contract to deliver two 737s and their support equipment to the U.S. Marine Corps, AAR is looking to shop the used aircraft example around to other government customers.

Airlines are already signing up for Airbus Services' recently launched Structure Training offer that focuses on composite materials.

As more carriers in Asia-Pacific take deliveries of aircraft with Safran nacelles, the company is increasing its footprint in the region.

Airbus notified MROs that it intends to start charging a royalty fee on maintenance revenues.

Limited capacity in engine shops is also having on effect on the parts supply chain.

A new airworthiness directive calling for repetitive borescope inspections is based on findings from two recent Swiss International PW1524G-3 failures.

Batam Aero Technic plans on receiving a subsequent maintenance certification in November.

Honeywell Aerospace is in the midst of a comprehensive review of its product portfolio to determine where operators can save time and money on maintenance.

The Japanese low-cost carrier is expected to commence operations in 2020.

Japan Airlines’ VP maintenance encourages aviation industry to strive to zero, zero, 100 during MRO Asia-Pacific.

The industry’s use of Big Data and predictive maintenance platforms was under discussion at MRO Asia-Pacific.

The Myanmese carrier is Boeing Asia Pacific Aviation Services' first foreign based client.

The 18-month project is part of an effort to secure a slice of the $14.6 billion aircraft interiors market.

The FAA is issuing a new airworthiness directive with revised inspection protocols and global regulators are expected to follow suit.

The line maintenance specialist acquired British MRO Apple Aviation on Monday (Sept. 23).

Pratt & Whitney is rolling out artificial intelligence and robotics at its Singapore sites as part of its digital transformation.

As carriers shrink lavatories to add extra seats, lighting solutions are being developed to counteract claustrophobic feelings.

Recruiter says licensing and training must change, globally.

In advance of MRO Asia-Pacific, AAR’s CCO Chris Jessup talks about digital innovation as an investment theme.

Denmark’s CataCap has taken majority ownership of the company which it plans to expand further internationally.

The incident follows a July 25 PW1500G engine failure under similar circumstances.

Accelerated swaps of older intermediate pressure turbine blades is adding pressure to Rolls-Royce overhaul shops.

Telair says its new cargo loading system will help airlines, leasing companies and conversion houses get more value out of their Airbus A320 aircraft.

A roundup of aviation aftermarket news from the week of Sept. 15-21.