MRO

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

RTX’s sales and net profit beat Wall Street’s expectations in the first quarter on the back of strong demand for both its commercial and defense products.

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.

SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINE SERVICES MOROCCO (joint venture between Safran and Royal Air Maroc) is expanding its Nouaceur plant in Casablanca by 2,000 sq meters to increase annual CFM56 shop visits from 70 to 100 by 2026.

BGS extended deal with SkyUp for into-plane fueling at Riga and Tallinn.

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.

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.

In preparation for Aero-Engines Asia-Pacific, this week’s Flight Friday looks at the utilization of the top five engine manufacturers with Asia-Pacific carriers

SWISS-AS says SCAT Airlines went live with its AMOS MRO software.

WHEELS UP plans by end 2024 to open business aircraft maintenance facility at Palm Beach International Airport, resulting in closure existing facilities at Cincinnati and Broomfield, CO and relocation of resources from Ft. Lauderdale.

CZECH AIRLINES TECHNICS earned CZK64m in 2023 vs CZK19m in 2022; it completed 76 base maintenance job orders.

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.

International Aerospace Coatings has started using a VR paint training system from AkzoNobel that will reduce waste and improve efficiency.

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

Boeing’s efforts to address widespread organizational safety problems were met with sharp criticism in two U.S. congressional hearings April 17.

Jack Karapetyan to Vice President/General Manager-Global MRO Operations of Ontic, CA.