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Aviation Week & Space Technology - Inside MRO (May 2023)

VOL. 185 NO. 5 May 08, 2023

aerospace machinery — Credit: Heico

MAINTENANCE CHECK

Tiara Atwater of GE speaking to the diversity org students

MROs Must Take Action On Sustainability And Workforce Diversity

May 05, 2023

Doing nothing to solve these problems really isn’t an option.

SUPPLY CHAIN

radial turbine wheel

Aircraft Retirement Delays And Supply Chain Pain Boost PMA Use

May 05, 2023

Why parts manufacturer approval usage is expanding in aircraft maintenance.

SAFETY & REGULATORY

Longtail Boeing 747-400

Dutch Probe Finds 2021 Longtail Incident Was Preventable

May 05, 2023

A 2021 Boeing 747 engine failure was caused by an issue flagged by Pratt & Whitney, but its recommended fix was not mandated, a Dutch safety board found.

ENGINE EVOLUTION

Alaska Airlines Bombardier Q400

How Will New Propulsion Technologies Affect The Aviation Aftermarket?

May 05, 2023

A look at the future of new propulsion technologies, such as pure electric, hybrid-electric and hydrogen propulsion in aviation and their effect on MRO.

SUSTAINABILITY

technicians applying film to aircraft

Shark-Inspired Aircraft Mod Makes Sustainability Progress

May 03, 2023

German companies Lufthansa Technik and BASF say the surface technology will achieve more efficiency gains and a CO2 emission reduction of up to 3%.

technician working in the heat

How MRO Providers Cope With Extreme Climate Conditions

May 03, 2023

MROs share strategies for protecting aircraft, equipment and staff in some of the most extreme weather conditions.

ARSA UPDATE

repair technician

Opinion: Regulatory Compliance Is a Matter of Reading Comprehension

May 01, 2023

ARSA highlights the importance of understanding the plain language of FAA requirements—and where “requirements” are not actually mandatory.

DATA TOOL

Narrowbody Fleet Drives Australian MRO Growth

May 04, 2023

Aviation Week Forecast sees solid growth trend for Australian MRO market.

REGIONAL

Saudia Boeing 787

Middle East Market Seeks Remedy To MRO Capacity And Labor Challenges

May 02, 2023

A roundup of some of the Middle East region’s main MRO developments and trends.

OPERATIONS

STS facility Manchester, England

STS Aviation Services Aims For MRO Agility In Manchester

May 05, 2023

The MRO provider plans to reactivate its maintenance facility in Manchester, England.

CHAT

aeroman hangars

Aeroman Considers MRO Expansion Opportunities

May 05, 2023

Aeroman’s 46 lines of aircraft maintenance are booked for 2023. What are its growth plans?

TECHNOLOGY

Lufthansa Technik employees using a tablet

MROs Look Beyond The iPad For Digitalization Road Map

May 02, 2023

Maintenance providers share lessons learned from incorporating digital devices in the hangar—and where the technology roadmap is headed next.

ENGINEERED

cabin interior

LED Airline Cabin Lighting Advances Toward Fashion And Flexibility

May 02, 2023

LED lighting advancements offer high fashion and flexibility for modern aircraft cabins.

NEWS BRIEFS & CONTRACTS

Tom Gentile and Jeffrey Lam

Inside MRO News Briefs And Contracts, May 2023

May 01, 2023

New repair and training centers along with joint ventures and support contracts feature in Contracts and News Briefs this month.

MARKETPLACE

pilot at flight controls

Electronic Technical Logs Expand Capabilities And Customers

May 01, 2023

ETL providers are increasing system functionality and growing their global customer bases.

VIEWPOINT

warehouse

Opinion: Measuring The Cost Of Delayed Routine Parts

May 02, 2023

A primer for understanding the impact of parts delays and how airlines can improve cost monitoring.