Magazine Issue

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

VOL. 183 NO. 10 October 08, 2021

Maintenance Check

group touring local aircraft hangars
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Evaluating The Pulse Of MRO

Oct 05, 2021
As MRO emerges from the pandemic, we need to take stock of where we are and where we are going.

Digitalization

Technician using Airbus’ 3D Repair app
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Digits Drive Wrenches Now

Oct 08, 2021
Digitalization trends are driving new ways of working in MRO shops.
International Airlines Group’s Hangar 51 accelerator team
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New Aftermarket Innovations Being Developed in Europe

Oct 04, 2021
European research organizations and startup accelerators are developing new technologies for the aftermarket.

Airline Insight

This LOT Polish Airlines Boeing 787-8 was produced in July 2017.
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LOT Chief Operating Officer On Fleet, MRO And Sustainability

Oct 06, 2021
LOT Polish Airlines COO Maciej Wilk candidly talks about changes to the airline’s fleet and sustainability initiatives.

Engine Update

Southwest aircraft on tarmac
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CFM56 Will Dominate Post-Downturn Engine MRO

Sep 30, 2021
Used parts market expected to be jump-started by pending retirements.

Engineered

Airline battery maintenance
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Aviation Looks To Lighter Batteries With Longer Lives

Oct 07, 2021
Repair specialists focus on nickel-cadmium batteries as new, less maintenance-intensive innovations emerge.

Workforce

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Mental Well-Being In MRO: It’s Good Business

Sep 27, 2021
Why more MRO providers and airlines are paying more attention to staff mental health issues, programs and preventative interventions.

Operations

mountaintop wildfire
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How Wildfire Will Affect Aircraft Maintenance

Oct 01, 2021
Additional operational and maintenance care is needed when operating near this extreme environment.

Industry Tracker

aircraft
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Global In-Service Fleet Expand But China’s Utilization Dropsaw

Oct 04, 2021
See how the aviation industry is recovering, by region.

Safety & Regulatory

aircraft on tarmac
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New Audit Targets Pandemic’s Added Safety Risks

Oct 04, 2021
Flight operations are the primary focus, but scope may expand.
MRO mechanics
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Lawmakers Push FAA On Part 147 Revamp

Oct 04, 2021
Rule was due out in March, now slated for November.
two parachuters in air
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ARSA Offers Advice For Dealing With Confusing FAA Rules

Oct 01, 2021
Laymen may have trouble understanding legal fine points. Don't just take "no" for an answer.
Mammoth Freighter aircraft on tarmac
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Inside MRO News Briefs And Contracts

Sep 29, 2021
Passenger-to-freighter conversions and joint ventures dominate this month’s News Brief and Contracts.

Viewpoint

technician at touchscreen
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Opinion: How MRO Shops Can Derive More Insight From IT Systems

Oct 01, 2021
Things to consider before upgrading or implementing new MRO IT systems.

Marketplace

Aiir Innovations machines
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Eight Startups That Could Make Waves In MRO

Sep 21, 2021
A look at eight startups that could revolutionize MRO and supply chain operations.