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

VOL. 185 NO. 10 October 16, 2023
October 2023 Inside MRO Cover
Credit: MRJUB/Getty Images (AI illustration) and Sergey Bitos/Getty Images (engine graphics)

MAINTENANCE CHECK

digital display
article

Is Supply Chain Pain Ebbing?

Oct 13, 2023
MRO executives discuss ways to alleviate supply chain pressures and bottlenecks.

TECHNOLOGY

Stylized, circuit board-like profile of human head
article

AI Fever Sweeps MRO, But Will Excitement Last?

Oct 13, 2023
The aftermarket’s interest in artificial intelligence has recently exploded, but will the hype drive its implementation in MRO?

NEWS BRIEFS & CONTRACTS

Boeing 777-300ERSF
article

Inside MRO Contracts & Briefs For October 2023

Oct 11, 2023
Freighter conversions and new joint ventures dominate this month’s Contracts and Briefs.

SAFETY

Boeing 737 Next Generation nacelle
article

FAA and Boeing Agree On 737NG Nacelle Retrofit Plan

Oct 13, 2023
The agency has given Boeing seven years to ensure new nacelle design is installed on the 737 Next Generation fleet.

MRO Europe

Overhaul & Maintenance covers
article

From The Archives: European MRO 25 Years Ago

Oct 13, 2023
The Inside MRO archives show both change and continuity in the European MRO industry since 1999.

AIRLINE INSIGHT

A321neo
article

American’s Tech Ops Prepares For New Aircraft And Technology

Oct 12, 2023
American Airlines’ vice president of technical services shares the carrier’s approach to solving workforce and supply chain challenges.

ENGINES

Enrique Robledo, CTO, Iberia Maintenance
article

Insights From Aviation Week’s AeroEngines Europe 2023

Oct 12, 2023
The conference explored issues with the Pratt & Whitney GTF and CFM International Leap and the outlook for the engines.
Hydrogen Pearl DLR
article

Rolls-Royce, DLR Mark Hydrogen Combustor Test Milestone

Sep 25, 2023
The tests were conducted at the German Aerospace Center DLR Cologne facility.

SUPPLY CHAIN

aircraft technician
article

Europe’s Component MROs Battle Supply Chain Headaches

Oct 12, 2023
High parts demand and low USM supply are causing parts shortages that are increasing shop visit and component repair turnaround times.
stored consigned inventory
article

Aftermarket Suppliers Weigh Benefits, Challenges Of Consignment Stock

Oct 12, 2023
In light of supply chain challenges, some aftermarket suppliers sell surplus material on a consignment basis.

MRO CHAT

Enrique Robledo, chief technology officer, Iberia Maintenance
article

Iberia Maintenance’s New CTO On Managing GTF Capacity

Oct 11, 2023
Enrique Robledo, appointed chief technical officer in February, discusses finding third-party maintenance work and managing capacity.

REGIONAL

Dice reading "EUR" on pile of Euro banknotes
article

How European MROs Are Grappling With Inflation

Oct 13, 2023
With cost pressures rising due to multiple factors, MRO providers in Europe find ways to cope with inflation.
Ryanair fleet
article

MROs, Airlines And Lessors Capitalize On Ireland’s Aviation Boom

Oct 13, 2023
Domestic growth and overseas investment are stimulating Ireland’s MRO ecosystem.

SUSTAINABILITY

aircraft technician
article

Will SAF Become Aviation’s Gain But MROs' Pain?

Oct 12, 2023
The aviation industry is investing heavily in sustainable aviation fuel, but will its use cause headaches for MRO providers?

ENGINEERED

aircraft door manufacturing
article

Aircraft Cabin Door OEMs Improve Designs

Oct 11, 2023
The manufacturers are looking to reduce weight, increase durability and incorporate predictive maintenance capabilities.

DATA TOOL

article

Narrowbodies Will Dominate Europe’s MRO Visits In Next 10 Years

Oct 11, 2023
Aviation Week’s latest forecast projects Airbus and Boeing narrowbody aircraft will make up the majority of MRO visits in Europe over the next decade.

ARSA UPDATE

Joby eVTOL
article

Opinion: Regulators Should Not Be Able To Shape The AAM Market

Oct 11, 2023
The FAA’s conflicting view of advancing technologies could hinder regulations for the emerging advanced air mobility market.

MARKETPLACE

AFI KLM EM employees
article

MRO Focuses On Advanced Air Mobility Development

Oct 11, 2023
Maintenance specialists are partnering with advanced air mobility companies to build MRO infrastructure, software and best practices.

VIEWPOINT

conference floor
article

Opinion: Bridging The Digital Divide Between MRO And Tech Startups

Oct 13, 2023
Andy Hakes, founder and CEO of MRO software provider AireXper, shares advice for MROs, operators and tech startups looking to advance aftermarket technology.