Inside MRO

Used parts can be lucrative—but so is leasing aircraft.

Parts commonality among fleets is anything but common, so how do airlines manage this problem?

New Rolls-Royce aftermarket strategy should benefit Trent 1000 operators down the line

See which innovative, rapid-deployment solutions are flourishing in MRO applications.

MRO pacts announced at the Singapore Airshow underscore how service providers are harnessing dynamic technologies—especially Big Data and IT refinements—to attract new customers.

New aircraft have come with the fix to the door latches since early 2015; EASA encourages retrofits.

Has enough changed to expand FAA’s domestic testing laws to its shops abroad?

Although the Boeing 777 production rate is slowing, analysts see plenty of aftermarket work for MRO providers.

Voice commands could expedite maintenance tasks, but will regulators allow them for sign offs?

MRO-related accidents are more common than many think, but MROs are working to change this.

Advanced RNP AR and other projects will allow Air New Zealand greater flexibility with its turboprop and jet fleets.

As OEMS increase aftermarket penetration, stand-alone MRO providers must devise new strategies and customized service approaches to remain competitive.

How at-risk are freighters to fuel tank-related explosions? It depends on whom you ask.

An Air Transport World/Aviation Week survey of airlines ranks Boeing as the best aftermarket-support OEM.

India becomes more aggressive in attracting MRO services, an initiative that is showing promise with Airbus considering building a MRO center in-country.

While major disruptions have been avoided during the A350’s first year in service, Airbus and airlines continue to put a lot of effort into improving dispatch reliability.

Learn how suppliers test seats and wireless transmissions on various frequencies and signal strengths to make sure interior Wi-Fi systems will work.

New GE90 deliveries may be slowing soon, but the aftermarket is just now picking up steam.

Continuous improvement process enables Embraer to improve maintenance procedures and reduce costs without waiting for next-gen aircraft to be completed.

To develop innovative aftermarket services, Snecma works with customers to improve the user experience by addressing specific problems.

Europe seeks to inject broader policy goals into safety rules—and industry approves.

MRO growth in the Middle East should be burgeoning, but there are factors in play that are keeping it in check for now, although this is expected to change soon.

From better inflight entertainment to consistently branded cabins, interior modifications focus on the passenger experience.

As airline industry returns to profitability, MRO providers consolidate to provide more advanced capabilities for new-gen aircraft.

Three seat manufacturers supply the majority of airline seats. Will certification problems and big backlogs open opportunities for new seat manufacturers with engineering capabilities?