Aviation Week MRO

New MRO providers in Asia-Pacific and support agreements worldwide are newsbrief highlights for this month.

Drawing future aviation mechanics into schools and the profession—and finding more instructors—needs more work.

Through a series of component pooling arrangements, the carrier says it has also negated the impact of partially reduced availability of used and surplus parts.

The EASA certification will cover the Shannon-based MRO’s composite repair center in Belfast.

Established engine types will drive commercial aftermarket spend as new models continue to make their mark.

The Florida-based aviation group announced investment from Greenbriar Equity Group on Jan. 7.

After the introduction of Boeing 787 and 737 MAX maintenance services in the past two years, the Jordanian company will follow suit with capabilities for the Airbus narrowbody this year.

Pratt & Whitney’s Singapore engine shop underwent a $85 million upgrade to gear up for the induction of the PW1100G.

Software specialist looks for smarter ways for MROs to spend their training dollars.

Looking for another growth opportunity, Jonas Butautis identifies one to develop an independent MRO down under.

Lab is working on additive metal production which is still in a mostly experimental stage for aircraft engines.

Regulator could re-evaluate its authority to issue monetary penalties for non-compliance with operator manuals, plans and procedures.

One of the measures proposed by the European Commission is extending the validity of type certificates by nine months.

The embattled MRO entered administration on Friday in a move that will result in the loss of 408 jobs with immediate effect.

MARPA president predicts leasing hurdle will erode over time, especially among smaller lessors.

The newly-formed company DFW Aviation hopes to provide a third-party alternative to OEMs for business and general aviation aftermarket support.

Norm Baker joined Airbus senior vice president of digital solutions about a year ago from GE Aviation Czech where he was president, and before that, president and CEO of Taleris, a joint venture between GE and Accenture. Baker, an A&P, commercial pilot and Six Sigma Black Belt, talks about how he quickly led Airbus’ digital solutions from developing products to developing capabilities—and its impact.

With being compliant critical for airlines, one Swedish company is exploring an easier and better way to update manuals.

Of all structural elements on aircraft, carbon fiber materials have been the most arduous to recycle.

WZL2, a veteran repair specialist of military and small aircraft maintenance, has opened its doors for commercial models.

The Germany-based 3D specialist is introducing more productive machines for printing metal and polymer parts.

While there is positive momentum for filling the future aviation mechanic workforce needs, not all metrics are good.

Canadian carrier First Air sheds paper for deferred maintenance logbook, will seek paperless docs in future.

RUAG Australia is collaborating on a two-year project to investigate laser metal deposition’s uses for component repair and manufacturing.

The Japanese MRO will open with four hangar bays for aircraft maintenance and painting, with plans for capability expansion.