Dana Stephenson, vice president of customer support, aerostructures of Collins Aerospace, talks about how his business was hit by the pandemic, what it looks like now and the digital progress Collins has made in nacelle repair.
Parts and service revenue in Heico Corp’s commercial aviation-focused business unit jumped 16% sequentially last quarter—further evidence that an aftermarket rebound is underway as flight activity picks up in several regions.
Sensing that customers will continue to crave options to keep costs down and reliability up, Iberia Maintenance has positioned alternative sourcing as a major part of its services portfolio.
The agreement would clarify the manufacturer’s positions on using third-party alternatives such as parts repairs on its engines, and what, if any, ramifications such cost-saving moves have on warranties and other services.
The effectiveness of remote technology helping regulators keep on top of their oversight tasks amid travel restrictions bodes well for keeping the new procedures around, but certain challenges mean EASA is looking carefully at what should change once travel is no longer an issue.
Michael Grootenboer, Vice President Engine Product at AFI KLM E&M, talks about how the global MRO sees market prospects and how it is preparing for the post-pandemic future.
