Aircraft & Propulsion

Four MRO leaders in Asia-Pacific discuss internal and external threats.

MTU Aero Engines continues to roll out new protocols to reduce Pratt & Whitney PW1000G overhaul turnaround times (TAT) .

Rolls and Turkish Airlines intend to explore potential development of building an MRO capability for the Trent XWB in Turkey along further supply chain sourcing

Aviation Week editors discuss their thoughts about some key issues broached during the first standalone Aero-Engines Asia-Pacific conference in Hong Kong.

Repair providers consider their parts strategies on newer engine types constrained by a limited number of developed repairs.

This week’s Flight Friday looks at aircraft ground days in the narrowbody sector, split by the CFM56, LEAP, PW1000G (GTF), and V2500 engines.

ADE is on schedule to expand its Malaysian MRO footprint.

CEO Richard Sell also laid out HAECO's multiple technology initiatives that are driving operational efficiencies.

LATAM Airlines has chosen Joramco to perform Boeing 787 C checks, despite recent growth of its in-house maintenance operations.

Volaris' major issues of concern include how fast Pratt is inducting engines into shops, and once inducted, wait times for parts and materials seem uncertain.

The engine lessor has secured a significant loan to grow its portfolio.

AAR Corp. is using lessons learned from a challenging but ultimately beneficial expansion to help avoid similar start-up headaches, its top executive shared.

Japan is no stranger to the A321P2F platform, with freight company Yamato Holdings taking delivery of its first of three A321P2Fs in November 2023.

The U.S. company is exploring the possibility of buying and leasing aircraft as it looks to gain earlier control over its supply chain.

Delta Air Lines is utilizing flexible fleet strategies and eyeing possibilities to add more external business.

Safran Aircraft Engine Services Morocco is adding more space, capacity and workforce to meet growing CFM56 MRO demand.

Avian Inventory Management is seeking additional materials and potential customers for its bespoke surplus parts model.

The consortium of six aviation companies aims to accelerate the use of recyclable materials, especially carbon fiber and aluminum, from decommissioned aircraft.

South Korea is working to establish its own F-35 MRO depot at Cheongju AB by 2027.

The agreement was announced last week at MRO Americas.

The maintenance arm of Turkish Airlines has grown third-party sales, including cargo conversion, heavy maintenance and component work.

Russia’s largest carriers are starting to introduce locally developed software to help maintain their Western-made airliners.

Ontic COO Brian Sartain on supporting legacy platforms, supply chain trends and expansions to workforce and facilities.

With some 75% of the new single-aisle engine market and the worst post-pandemic supply chain issues in the rearview mirror, CFM International is now focused on increasing the time on wing of its Leap engines.

Listen in to the first-ever MRO Podcast to be recorded live in front of an audience as Aviation Week's team share their takeaways from MRO Americas 2024 in Chicago.