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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology - Inside MRO (September 2021)

VOL. 183 NO. 9 September 13, 2021

Maintenance Check

AirAsia aircraft

MRO Continuing Its Worldwide Digital Evolution

Sep 09, 2021

Examples of digital transformation in the aviation aftermarket.

Regional

Engine

Can India Establish A World-Class MRO Industry?

Sep 09, 2021

How India’s long-term plans to shape a competitive aftermarket may come to fruition.

ST Engineering Aerospace Singapore

How MRO Is Changing In Singapore Post-Pandemic

Sep 08, 2021

After pandemic-related setbacks, MRO in Singapore is growing again, partly thanks to passenger-to-freighter conversions.

Airline Insight

AirAsia’s digital engineering fleet

AirAsia’s Ambitious Plans For MRO Growth Post-Pandemic

Sep 09, 2021

AirAsia bets big on digital, plans to grow new MRO business.

Safety & Regulatory

737NG engine

Regulators Urge 737NG Operators To Adjust Reverser Repair Steps

Sep 09, 2021

Mandate calling for required test can create unintended consequences that cause thrust reversers to malfunction.

Volocopter electric aircraft

Guiding Government Response To Advanced Air Mobility Challenges

Sep 07, 2021

Advanced air mobility will present a new set of government and regulatory challenges for the aviation ecosystem.

aircraft

Tracking The Industry: Retirements Still A Question Mark

Sep 03, 2021

There is a lot of “wait and see” as airlines delay making final fleet decisions while they monitor the recovery’s pace.

Engines

CFM engine

Upheaval In Engine MRO: Gearing Up For Change

Sep 09, 2021

Expect disruption in the aviation engine market, including the aftermarket.

Aircraft Update

British Airways A380

How Will The A380’s Swan Song Play Out For MRO?

Sep 09, 2021

How the long-term prospects of the A380’s aftermarket will play out post-crisis.

Technology

metal structure in aircraft hangar

Tackling Connectivity Challenges In Aircraft Hangars

Sep 01, 2021

For various reasons, aircraft hangars can block cellular and satellite signals. How can MROs ensure reliable connectivity inside the hangar?

Engineered

Lockheed Martin C-130H

Composites May Be Key as Aircraft Propellers Become More Complex

Aug 30, 2021

Composites can enable the use of more and lighter blades to enhance aircraft performance.

Marketplace

Piedmont Propulsion Systems propeller MRO

Propeller MROs Invest In New Capabilities And Equipment

Sep 07, 2021

Propeller MROs are adding to their service offerings to meet demand from commercial and government customers.

Viewpoint

Opinion: How Automation Can Improve Aircraft Parts Purchasing

Sep 09, 2021

New automation tools, AI and workflows are making aircraft maintenance more cost-effective.