Marketplace

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

Airframe, engine and business acquisitions are driving growth at aftermarket parts suppliers.

Air Algerie is the launch customer for ATR and Swiss-AS’s new digital maintenance documentation service.

Rolls-Royce has signed a five-year contract with artificial intelligence systems developer Aerogility to boost forecasting capabilities.

MRO industry workforce specialists are adding capabilities to help the aftermarket solve staffing issues.

New products are being developed to protect aircraft and hangars from a variety of safety threats.

Continuing airworthiness management organizations are adding new aircraft types and regulatory approvals to their capability lists.

The startup is beta testing its system to reduce the risk of damaging aircraft during ground movement with 50 companies, including MROs and FBOs.

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

Interior specialists are developing new products to upgrade the passenger experience and reduce maintenance headaches.

The U.S.-based cargo carrier is implementing electronic tech log tools from TrustFlight.

A new software platform aims to help aftermarket companies optimize technical training and workforce planning.

As MRO providers acquire more software products to boost digital capabilities, software specialists are upgrading their offerings.

Shift5 says the hardware-, bus- and protocol-agnostic platform can support predictive maintenance tools developed by OEMs, airlines or MROs.

Ground support equipment providers are adding new products, customers and services partnerships.

Sunaero, a Lyon-based company with expertise in fuel leak detection and fast curing for sealant repair, is proceeding with a strategy of diversification.

Pratt & Whitney’s Percept tool automates pre- and post-lease engine inspections, reducing time by around 90%.

Japan Airlines signed deals with Boeing and Collins Aerospace at the 2023 Paris Air Show related to predictive maintenance tools and interior modifications.

Manufacturers are growing global support networks to provide aftermarket services as aircraft seating products evolve.

Collins’ new connected galley inserts can be used to identify issues and predict failure before it occurs.

Several winning products from the 2023 Crystal Cabin Awards include technology features that could simplify aircraft maintenance.

Saudia will retrofit cabins with Panasonic’s Astrova IFE system and collaborate with the OEM to develop new maintenance capabilities.

Asia Digital Engineering has launched a digital parts marketplace and an aircraft health management platform.

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

The “social marketplace” for aero-engine leasing and sales is hitting the market with new features, following a beta testing period with aftermarket companies.