Helicopter manufacturers explore next version of Maintenance Steering Group (MSG-3) methodology for scheduled maintenance.

Propelled by the introduction of the 787 into service, Boeing's overall Airplane Health Monitoring (AHM) capabilities are expanding rapidly. AHM is poised to deliver distinctly predictive inflight data to engineers and maintainers that will allow them to interdict incipient problems before they fully manifest themselves—and the airframer is introducing the approach across its product line.

Boeing Flight Services is increasing its Asia Pacific

Honeywell is “in discussions with a Russian firm regarding the potential use of our TPE331-12U engine” in Antonov An-2 aircraft, the U.S. manufacturer tells Aviation Week.

LAN Airlines expects to receive its first Dreamliner on Aug. 31.

LAN seeks synergies with TAM as it evolves its culture of change.

Ethiopian Airlines is set to begin construction of two additional hangars at Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport

Russia is considering an overhaul of its regional airline sector, with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev calling for a new or modernized short-distance, small-capacity aircraft to be built, perhaps with a foreign company’s assistance, and extolling plans to increase financial aid to regional operators. This effort may also include a re-engining effort using U.S. powerplants for the old Antonov An-2 aircraft, about 1,400 of which are currently serving Russia’s civil aviation industry.