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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology - Inside MRO (April 2022)

VOL. 184 NO. 4 April 18, 2022

MAINTENANCE CHECK

Eve aircraft above city
article

Infrastructure, MRO Changes Needed For AAM To Take Off

Apr 14, 2022
Why new infrastructure, MRO procedure changes will be essential for a successful launch of AAM services.

ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY

Bristow aircraft in flight
article

Bristow Prepares For Transition To Electric Aviation

Apr 14, 2022
Global helicopter operator brings its experience to bear to help AAM get off the ground.
parked Lilium aircraft
article

Taking An Automotive Approach To AAM’s Aftermarket

Apr 10, 2022
Will a mix of aftermarket standards from aviation and automotive industries be necessary to make advanced air mobility operations viable?

AIRLINE INSIGHT

Air Canada Airbus A321 aircraft
article

How New Technologies Are Aiding Air Canada’s Maintenance Operation

Apr 13, 2022
How Air Canada is using new tech in its maintenance division.

REGIONAL

Jazeera aircraft
article

Middle East Region Anticipates Supply Chain, Labor Challenges

Apr 14, 2022
How the Middle East region is navigating an MRO recovery.
MRO Iberoamerica hangar
article

Opportunity Knocks for Latin American MROs Post-Pandemic

Apr 06, 2022
Latin American MROs could have advantages over competitors to the north as aftermarket demand recovers post-pandemic.

AIRCRAFT

Molon Labe wheelchair aircraft seat design
article

Transforming Air Travel For Reduced Mobility Passengers

Apr 07, 2022
New aircraft seat designs are being developed to better accommodate passengers with reduced mobility.

SUSTAINABILITY

Lufthansa Technik aircraft surface technology
article

New Aftermarket Initiatives Aim To Improve Sustainability

Apr 10, 2022
MROs, airlines and OEMs are rolling out new sustainability initiatives to reduce waste and carbon emissions.

OPERATIONS

truck on ramp
article

Mexicana MRO Is On The Rise

Apr 14, 2022
Expect major milestones for Mexicana MRO in 2022, with the first of these to occur in August.
Spirit’s Boeing 787
article

At Spirit AeroSystems, The Fix Is In

Apr 12, 2022
Spirit AeroSystems sees repairs, expansion into new markets as keys to growing aftermarket business 20% annually through 2024.
Part 147 students working on drone
article

U.S. Welcomes Long-awaited Technician Training Revamp

Apr 08, 2022
How training schools are adjusting to, and likely to benefit from, new FAA Part 147 requirements.

TECHNOLOGY

SMS PM200 tester
article

Structural Health Sensors Come Of Age

Apr 13, 2022
Using newly approved sensors to monitor parts of an aircraft fuselage can save time and money.

ENGINEERED

article

QARs Evolve As Airlines Demand Quick Data Retrieval

Apr 13, 2022
Today’s QARs have evolved to provide airlines with better capability, capacity and connectivity.

AIRCRAFT UPDATE

JetBlue A220
article

Traffic Recovery Holds Promising Prospects For A220 MRO

Apr 13, 2022
Why MRO spending for the A220 is likely to show solid growth as regional airline traffic recovers first.

MARKETPLACE

Dutch Disassembler aircraft disassembly
article

Recycling Specialists Expand Focus To Entire Aftermarket Life Cycle

Apr 12, 2022
Recycling services providers are offering ways to reduce waste from the full spectrum of aircraft MRO.

SAFETY & REGULATORY

Airbus aircraft
article

EASA And FAA Call For Leap 1A Inspections In Certain Regions

Apr 07, 2022
Why affected airlines find Leap 1A record-keeping mandated by regulators burdensome.
XPeng flying car concept
article

Opinion: Regulation Must Be Nimble Enough to Allow AAM Evolution

Apr 07, 2022
ARSA says the aviation industry must embrace sensible regulatory interpretation to ensure the success of futuristic flight technologies.

NEWS BRIEFS & CONTRACTS

embraer e-jet freighter concept
article

Inside MRO News Highlights And Contracts, April 2022

Apr 06, 2022
Embraer E-Jet cargo conversion, FEAM acquires Northern Aerotech, MTU Maintenance Zhuhai's new facility and new noteworthy contracts.

VIEWPOINT

aircraft technician
article

Opinion: Outdated Resources Hinder Modern Aviation Technician Training

Apr 07, 2022
Aviation maintenance training resources in the U.S. are not keeping pace with modern advances in aircraft or MRO technologies.