Aviation Week MRO

Southwest has signed an agreement with Astronics Corporation to install in-seat power systems in its Boeing 737-7 and -8 aircraft.

The Airbus Services subsidiary says the one-stop shop offering in Hamburg will cover all stages of an aircraft’s lifecycle.

Avionics and software specialist Flyht says aspiring A320 operator Coral Jet is the launch customer of its third-generation avionics platform, while a previous version is about to enter service on China Express ARJ21s.

Jet Support Services Inc. (JSSI) has launched a new business unit, JSSI Maintenance Software, to integrate its portfolio of aircraft maintenance tracking and maintenance, repair and overhaul software products.

The FAA has changed its stance on whether U.S. repair stations can comply with current U.S-EU bilateral guidance by validating new parts intended for installation on EU-registered aircraft.

As the fleet ages through mid-decade, new maintenance demand created by initial shop visits and overhauls will help offset the loss of work that any retirement surge will bring.

The flag carrier signs new terms with AFI KLM E&M for two engine types.

LATAM Airlines Group is extending its use of drones to a maintenance facility outside Brazil following successful testing in Sao Carlos.

The FAA plans to order GE-powered Boeing 787 fuel system modifications in response to several in-service incidents that led to fuel leaks.

Aero Norway has adapted to provide a wider range of engine MRO options.

The head of Vallair’s Chateauroux facility on how its new maintenance and workforce additions will drive future growth.

The Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance explains how design and production organizations working under separate modification contracts can cooperate efficiently.

What to expect at Aviation Week’s upcoming event in London.

Former Rolls-Royce VP to lead UK-headquartered ecube.

Bii says it has been working with aftermarket partners to strategically locate consignment stock as airlines reevaluate management of MRO.

Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research WERX program has signed a new MRO agreement with Erickson Precision Ventures.

Two of Europe's largest MRO providers are capturing the attention of private equity investment.

Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has resolved a financial dispute over engine maintenance payments that had threatened the company with liquidation

AerFin is working with RefuAid to provide refugees from global conflict zones with resettlement and employment support.

A long-awaited update to U.S. mechanic training school standards is now official, and affected schools have four months to comply with the revamped requirements.

Southwest says the migration to Maintenix software was the largest technical software project in airline history.

EasyJet has re-launched its engineering apprenticeship program and it is insourcing some maintenance functions.

GA Telesis and Air Transport Services Group will be opening a new Specialized Procedures Aeroengine Hospital at Wilmington Air Park later this year.

A look at how the commercial aftermarket of Eastern Europe is faring so far this year.

UAE-based Sanad has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Triumph Group that will focus on the provision of engine maintenance services. The