Inside MRO

The CF34 fleet size will be both the same and very different in 2025.

Big data is coming, but “small data” is already helping align operators and MRO providers

Is the wait for a bigger MRO rebound being supplanted by a new normal growth rate?

Europe is on record as rejecting the kind of drug and alcohol tests required at U.S. MRO shops.

The V2500 has been in service since 1989—but when will the model’s annual overhaul volume peak?

Ultrasound camera developed by DolphiTech proving its value for detecting defects in composites.

Innovation is happening at major MROs, on the line at airlines and among engineers in the many small companies that supply or support aircraft maintenance around the world.

Technological innovations are exciting, but they also require an engaged workforce.

European authorities are now ensuring some 400 repair stations there meet U.S. regulations, but were they adequately prepped for the task?

After evaluating multiple tablet devices for maintenance functions, JetBlue selects the Apple iPad and is already seeing improved efficiency.

Connecting aircraft in flight with the ground in a truly robust fashion enables massive amounts of data to reach the ground in time to improve operations and assist timely maintenance decisions; for instance, by pre-positioning skilled mechanics, materials and tools at the gate before landing.

Airlines, MRO providers are using data analysis for more than enhancing safety.

Negotiating a favorable flight-hour component deal requires paying close attention to multiple variables and metrics.

New EASA protocol harmonizes foreign-carrier safety approvals

Non-OEM agreements were both plentiful and substantial, a true bellwether of the strength of the MRO market.

As one of the few MRO providers with extensive 787 experience, ATS is ready for the future, but is not sitting still.

CSEM’s Evita project developing technology to improve inspections for carbon-fiber airframe and engine structures.

The in-flight connectivity craze pushes certification limits, and FAA pushes back.

As new-generation aircraft enter airline fleets, MRO providers will face challenges, including working with new materials and competition from OEMs.

The Bombardier CRJ’s numbers are dwindling, but the model still has a solid place in airline service.

Recent incidents involving falsified records for key components underscores—again—the need to be ever vigilant.

Hours, cycles under-stated on at least eight sets of blades offered by brokers

Installation of high-memory RFID tags in all aircraft parts could make maintenance simpler and more efficient, but some obstacles remain to be addressed.

The global initiative to track aircraft constantly and recover post-crash data quickly generates as many questions as answers.

Regulators in key aircraft-manufacturing countries work to harmonize certification guidance for product changes.