Aviation Week MRO

Portuguese airline recognized more than €1 billion of one-off costs, “most” of which were down to the closure of TAP M&E Brazil.

Aviation Week’s editorial team previews the upcoming MRO Americas 2022 event, highlighting trends they are expecting to see at the show as well as what’s new.

Spirit AeroSystems was part of Boeing for 76 years, in between stints with Stearman and its current run as an independent supplier.

Uncertainty over demand trends and new aircraft delivery schedules are among the factors continuing to suppress aircraft retirements, analysis from consultancy Naveo shows.

IFS has rolled out several updates to its IFS Cloud platform aimed at improving digital collaboration at MROs.

When JetBlue pitched last week’s surprise $3.6 billion bid for rival low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, it did not mention maintenance as part of the

U.S. Labor Department data shows that mechanics’ pay raises have not kept up with inflation during the pandemic.

The relatively new engine will not command serious maintenance market for a few years yet.

Sonny Stern, chief commercial officer-aftermarket at Spirit AeroSystems, talks with Lee Ann Shay, Aviation Week’s executive editor MRO and business aviation, about plans to double Spirit’s aftermarket business in the next three years.

Experts argue the recovering aftermarket will see shifting trends for maintenance contracts, used parts and supply chain digitalization.

India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has struck an agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries to convert passenger aircraft into tankers under the Israeli company’s multi-mission tanker transport (MMTT) program.

Mexicana MRO is similar to the fabled phoenix in Greek mythology, but may now break the cycle and really flourish. But first, expect two big things to happen in 2022.

The maintenance provider is certified to carry out overhauls on the A320neo powerplant.

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has revealed a new program to extend the service life of the original variant of the Dash 8 line, the 39-seat -100

The FAA is proposing mandatory upgrades to Pratt & Whitney PW1500G and PW1900G engines that incorporates a redesigned component developed to eliminate the risk of a condition linked to four inflight shutdowns.

The engine OEM is partnering with Air bp to test and research the use of sustainable aviation fuel in Pratt & Whitney engines.

How aircraft engine OEMs are upgrading the ways data is delivered for predictive maintenance.

The agreement between Gulf Air and Texel Air was signed last month.

2Excel Engineering adds new capabilities after six-month accreditation process from the regulator.

The MRO provider started operations at the facility in Germany this week.

FL ARI Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering has gained Chinese regulatory approval for base maintenance of Boeing 737NG aircraft.

Aviation Week editors discuss Ted Colbert's appointment and the challenges he faces as the new head of Boeing's $26 billion defense and space unit.

Asia-Pacific countries are likely Russia’s best bet for securing spare aircraft parts—but with shrinking passenger demand, how many parts will it actually need?

The engines power the South Korean airline’s Boeing 747 and 767 aircraft.

Air New Zealand has told investors that it expects to incur NZ$150 million ($104 million) of average annual expenditure on engine maintenance, subject