Aviation Week MRO

By James Pozzi
Direct Maintenance has expanded its partnership with China Southern Airlines to incorporate technical handling services of the carrier’s fleet line
MRO

By James Pozzi
Japan Airlines (JAL) has entered into a five-year year aftermarket services agreement with GE Aviation for coverage on its CFM56-7B engines powering
MRO

By Sean Broderick
Heico Corp.’s commercial aviation-focused Flight Support Group (FSG) has posted its fourth straight quarter of revenue growth, adding another data point that suggests increased flying is translating into a broader aftermarket recovery.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Europe’s slow recovery is being offset by increasing headwinds in Asia, creating a mixed near-term outlook for some aftermarket providers, Bank of America analysts report.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The Latin American airline will retrofit its fleet of Boeing 737NG aircraft with new wheels and carbon brakes from Collins Aerospace.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
German OEM Deutsche Aircraft has partnered with AERO-Bildung to begin training technicians for maintenance of its upcoming D328eco aircraft.
Workforce & Training

By Victoria Moores
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines to create a new Boeing 767 passenger-to-cargo conversion center in Addis Ababa, with three Ethiopian Airlines 767-300s set to launch the new venture.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Increased flight activity during the last quarter boosted TransDigm’s aftermarket sales both sequentially and year-over-year (YOY), yet another positive sign that the sector is in recovery mode.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
The study, conducted by the DLR’s Institute of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), focused initially on engine washes as part of a broader effort to develop a modular framework for life-cycle assessment of aircraft maintenance.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Hong Kong-based MRO acquired Shanghai-based AML Aviation Technologies last month.
MRO

By James Pozzi
Israeli aerospace giant will partner with Ethiopian Airlines on its latest PTF center.
MRO

By James Pozzi
When a year moves at such a breakneck pace as 2021 has, annual events commonly re-appear in your in-tray that were completed what seems like just a
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
While many MROs lost workforce during the pandemic, AAR’s Rockford facility has nearly doubled during the pandemic.
Workforce & Training

By James Pozzi
New U.S. facility follows announcement of plans to expand European hub.
MRO

By Alan Dron
Etihad Airways’ engineering arm plans to team up with two specialists in 3D printing to research the possibility of applying the technique to serial production of cabin components.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
Indonesian flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has dropped a lawsuit against Rolls-Royce and Rolls-Royce Total Care Services, the flag carrier has noted in
MRO

By James Pozzi
HAECO Engine Services Xiamen has completed its 700th GE90 output and has finished implementing upgrades to its engine test cell at its facility in
MRO

By James Pozzi
Unical’s MRO business has been acquired as part of group buyout by private equity company Platinum Equity. Could more deals be on the way?
MRO

By Henry Canaday
MRO provider is experiencing a busier summer than usual aided by lease transition work.
MRO

By Alex Derber
The airline's maintenance division could look at more transition and end-of-lease checks for lessors.
MRO

By Ben Goldstein
Mesa Airlines said a shortage of spare parts is leading to elevated maintenance times across its Bombardier CRJ-900 fleet, causing knock-on difficulties across its American Airlines operation.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Lufthansa Technik will stop offering line-maintenance services from a raft of facilities in its home market as it continues restructuring in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Epic Flight Academy talks about its unique experience launching an aircraft mechanic training program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Workforce & Training

By Lee Ann Shay
A roadtrip for MRO editors involved adventure and a positive story.
MRO

By Sean Broderick
Air cargo leasing specialist Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) sees the Airbus A321 and A330 platforms as ideal complements and key contributors to future growth, even as the Boeing 767 remains the company’s flagship fleet type.
Aircraft & Propulsion