IATA says its members are deeply concerned about aftermarket competition, and joins EC investigation.

The suite will comprise a new destination website, MRO-Network.com, with a daily e-letter, MRO Network Daily, and a monthly magazine, Inside MRO.

Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson, a pilot rated in multiple aircraft, was impressed by how quickly a variety of companies worked to get his band’s tour plane back in action after an ground-handling accident.

Operators of Boeing 787s powered by upgraded General Electric GEnx-1Bs will be required to grind out additional space in their engine fan cases to prevent contact with the fan blades in the event of ice shedding or some other contact with a foreign object.

The FAA fuel tank system safety mandate is creating headaches for airlines and opportunities for suppliers.

Strong aftermarket support involvement continues to bolster Franco-Italian original equipment manufacturer, especially in the burgeoning Asia-Pacific region.

Repair stations lobbied for extra time to meet new FAA/EASA maintenance regulatory guidance and got it; parts already in the supply chain will not be subject to the new requirements.

GE tries new tooling concepts and designs for CMC components, specifically for aircraft engines.