Providers in North America and Europe will lead the way for regional MRO supply while specifically, the U.S. will rely heavily on independent domestic maintenance shops.

The company’s new U.S. hub in Arlington, Texas will develop, manufacture and repair ground support equipment and aviation access platform products for North American customers.

Narrowbodies have more work to do in regions with later deadlines.

Margins narrowed and expenses rose in 2018 but the German MRO is targeting capacity growth across its global network.

The low-cost carrier says it is counting on its Dubai hub to attract new mechanics.

Mohamad Arif Faisal, VP marketing and business development for GMF AeroAsia in Indonesia, talks with Lee Ann Shay about the MRO’s global expansion plans, which include the Middle East and other Asian locations.

However challenges exist for the company around asset prices which have made trading difficult.

Beep Analytics’ predictive sales and market mapping platform will be integrated into the e-commerce marketplace to help suppliers make better inventory and pricing decisions.