MRO

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.

Abdelouahab El Fettouhi to Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Spairliners, Germany.

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

MRO Americas was held in Chicago, Illinois for the first time, where thousands of attendees experienced networking opportunities, seminars and more.

SmartLynx has made a significant investment in upgrading Airbus A320 family cabins and improving maintenance operations.

Crucial MRO is doubling its facility footprint and partnering with Aeroplicity to launch a new aftermarket software platform.

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

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK MALTA completed C-Check on its first 787 (39293; leased from ALC) for LOT Polish Airlines.

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

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.

VSE completed purchase of TURBINE CONTROLS (engine component/accessory repair) for $120m (SPNWS; Mar 8).

BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES earned $916m on $5b revenues in 1Q24 vs $847m on $4.7b in 1Q23; it has $20b backlog.

AFI KLM E&M secured component support contracts from Ethiopian Airlines (25 777s) and Air Tanzania (two 737-9s).

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS redelivered second 737-800SF (30517; ex-Air China) to Congo's Serve Air, which is expected to increase its fleet to six aircraft; COMMERCIAL JET performed touch labor/maintenance at Dothan, AL.

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

In a contest of speed, accuracy and safety, the 2024 Aerospace Maintenance Competition hosted hundreds of aviation technicians during MRO Americas.

Aviation Maintenance Technician Day is coming up on May 24. Our editors would love to hear what your company is planning to recognize your AMT workforce.

EPIC FLIGHT ACADEMY opened new FAA-certified, $8m, 32,000 sq ft aircraft mechanic school at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International.

FOKKER SERVICES GROUP has 5-year HAECO ITM contract to provide component support, covering avionics, hydraulics, and pneumatic components across various platforms, out of LaGrange, GA and Amsterdam Schiphol.

AFI KLM E&M signed new contracts with Transavia Netherlands and Transavia France to provide A320neo/A321neo component support and CFM56-7B/LEAP-1A engine support; deal includes repair service, pooling and main base kits.

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.

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.