Inside MRO

Obstacles to technician training and certification are holding back the industry’s workforce pipeline potential.

John Laughter, who became Delta TechOps’ president in October 2023, speaks with Aviation Week about his outlook for the MRO organization.

In choosing local or distant maintenance, airlines must consider additional downtime and transport costs, among other factors.

OEMs are designing turbine blades to be more resilient in harsh environments and at high temperatures.

AAR’s purchase of Triumph addresses two of the top problems of the MRO industry.

The state of affairs for aftermarket growth and navigating current market challenges in the region.

A look at where new commercial aftermarket engine capabilities are being added around the world.

Coalition is tackling thorny area of fraud in aviation parts supply chain.

Moving the needle on the sector’s gender imbalance will require leadership to prioritize inclusivity and respect in the hangar.

Aviation Week projects that North and Latin America commercial MRO labor expenditures will top $46.8 billion through 2033.

Justin O’Donnell, Riyadh Air technical director, speaks to Aviation Week about the startup airline’s MRO plans.

ARSA argues leadership changes at the FAA and Boeing have overcomplicated safety policies and procedures for the workforce.

The manufacturer aims to use digital tools and technologies to enhance maintenance support for customers.

DASI sees the aviation parts market evolving to include spot markets.

The MRO plots its path to exceeding €10 billion in revenue by 2030.

Specialists are adding new services, growing their global footprint and signing new customers.

Though the FAA may or may not require safety management systems for repair stations, the issue is moot for the largest shops.

New MRO facilities and joint ventures are highlights of this month’s News Briefs and Contracts.

After a recent counterfeit parts scandal, USM specialists are looking at control and traceability mechanisms.

How civil aerospace aftermarket demand is driving its investment in its services network.

Reevaluating procurement strategies is just one strategy to manage specialized equipment.

How LATAM Airlines Group is planning its maintenance operations amidst a time of fleet growth.

MRO providers argue that OEMs should expand access to repairs to help solve engine repair bottlenecks.

Advanced air mobility OEMs are making maintenance preparations ahead of looming service entry dates.

CAeS has released details of the finalized hydrogen fuel cell packing design it is developing for flight tests on a modified Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander.