Supply Chain

Manufacturers of aerospace materials and chemicals are engineering products to provide better performance and fewer environmental impacts.

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

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.

The Tikehau Aero Partenaires 2 fund is aimed at supporting small- and medium-size companies in the aerospace sector.

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

In response to growing MRO demand, MHIRJ is launching new initiatives related to supply chain, workforce and artificial intelligence.

Companies such as AJW Group and Kellstrom Aerospace are leveraging predictive analytics to plan ahead for supply chain trends.

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

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

Though the commercial aviation aftermarket grew briskly in the first quarter (Q1), supply chain problems are weighing on the engine segment.

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

MRO demand outstripping supply has led to the company ramping up its repair capabilities in the U.S.

Airinmar details trends that are impacting aftermarket warranty management negotiations.

The agreement was announced last week at MRO Americas.

Investment bank Jefferies estimates that aftermarket revenue reached 109% of 2023 levels in the first quarter of 2024.

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

MRO companies, airlines and OEMs are unlocking AI’s potential as available technologies continue to evolve.

Michelin's business units are emphasizing capabilities beyond tires, including MRO and aerospace parts distribution.

Despite demand for MRO services, the commercial aviation aftermarket faces a bevy of supply chain problems detrimental to business operations.

The U.S. MRO will become the sole distributor for several L3Harris products in three global regions.

SR Technics signed a five-year extension with VAS Aero Services at Aviation Week Network’s MRO Americas for Pratt & Whitney PW4000-100-in. engine maintenance.

In recent years, Ducommun’s recovery has included acquisitions, including BLR Aerospace last year for its maintenance, repair and overhaul work.

Creativity isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks about aircraft maintenance.

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.