Aviation Week MRO

Rolls-Royce is expanding MRO capacity and repair capabilities for Trent 1000 and XWB engines.

Following the May 5 crash of an Aeroflot SSJ100, Yamal Airlines cancelled an aircraft order.

The technology is tipped as a useful training tool for maintenance technicians, but innovators believe this could be done in a more mobile way.

Following its announcement in October to collaborate with Robotic Skies, Boeing is to announce on June 4 an investment in the company.

Triumph says the new facility will help consolidate its interiors business under one roof and lay the groundwork to become a one-stop-shop for carriers.

Operators of nearly half of in-service Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will be ordered to inspect slat tracks and remove parts that may not meet production requirements.

The IFRS 16 accounting standard affects how airlines account for maintenance of aircraft on operating lease.

Pratt & Whitney reduces the life limit on some geared turbofan parts; FAA issues notice of proposed rulemaking.

The new hub will give general aviation operators more flexibility in tracking maintenance work performed on Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker aircraft.

The Serbian MRO plans to add new aircraft types to its maintenance capabilities in Southeast Europe.

Karolis Čepukas, accountable manager for Kaunas Aircraft Maintenance Services, Ryanair’s maintenance base in Lithuania, talks about servicing the Irish carrier’s expanding Boeing 737 fleet, which numbers 455 but is expected to grow to 585 by 2024. He also discusses the interaction between the airline’s bases.

Gogo will build a 5G network for aviation and says it will provide "easy upgrade paths" for existing customers.

The reach and impact of OEMs in the aftermarket is being increasingly felt but analysts are not seeing many negative implications yet.

An industry collaboration has shown how blockchain can make on-demand 3D printing of parts within aviation more realistic.

An MRO executive shares his wisdom on diversifying an aftermarket business.

Emirates AOG parts service takes off; Southwest mechanics finally approve contract; top MRO news this month.

Thailand makes progress on one safety audit but needs additional work before seeking another FAA audit.

The agreement, announced earlier this month, will focus on expanded parts repair services on the Airbus A350.

Digital twins are improving predictive maintenance capabilities, but more data inputs are needed to make the process more robust.

If actions speak louder than words, Air New Zealand’s latest Boeing 787 order says a lot.

Thai Airways is expanding MRO facilities as part of a government economic development program to take advantage of airline growth in the region.

Leasing experts believe greater standardization is needed to enable more effective digital record-sharing

EASA is targeting revised Part 21 and Part 145 regulations by 2020.

A new FAA online training resource tackles corporate culture and accountability around failure to follow procedures-related incidents.

Revised language to proposed FAA guidance seeks to better illustrate the breadth of career opportunities in aviation maintenance.