Inside MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Finnair is replacing flip-down video monitors with 3D printed blanking panels to reduce aircraft weight and update passenger experience.
Interiors & Connectivity

By James Pozzi
As part of its full-value-chain strategy, the company is open to growing as an engine lessor.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Christian Albertson
Aviation Week projects that Rolls-Royce, CFM International and General Electric platforms will dominate engine MRO demand in the region.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
A consortium led by H2Fly has received German government funding to develop a 350-kW hydrogen fuel cell system designed for commercial aircraft applications.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Aircraft and component OEMs are starting to expand service offerings beyond their own product lines to capture greater market opportunities.
MRO

Christian A. Klein
A look at the rules, people and technology behind the scenes that enabled Taylor Swift’s safe air travel from Tokyo to the 2024 Super Bowl.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alex Derber
ATR’s record aftermarket results have grown thanks in part to a variety of new services products.
MRO

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Aircraft cabin evacuation slides are being designed with new materials that reduce weight and increase inspection intervals.
MRO

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

By Keith Mwanalushi
Tailored maintenance services aim to provide better adaptability in response to supply chain, fleet and workforce issues.
MRO

By Guy Norris
The work will culminate with flights of a De Havilland Dash 7 regional airliner modified with a hybrid-electric propulsion system in 2026.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Despite a comfortable backlog, the country’s industry continues to grapple with financial woes and recovering know-how.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
OEMs are designing turbine blades to be more resilient in harsh environments and at high temperatures.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
AAR’s purchase of Triumph addresses two of the top problems of the MRO industry.
Supply Chain

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Obstacles to technician training and certification are holding back the industry’s workforce pipeline potential.
Workforce & Training

By Lee Ann Shay
John Laughter, who became Delta TechOps’ president in October 2023, speaks with Aviation Week about his outlook for the MRO organization.
Services & Support

By Alex Derber
In choosing local or distant maintenance, airlines must consider additional downtime and transport costs, among other factors.
Services & Support

By James Pozzi
A look at where new commercial aftermarket engine capabilities are being added around the world.
Supply Chain

By James Pozzi, Lee Ann Shay
The state of affairs for aftermarket growth and navigating current market challenges in the region.
Supply Chain

By Sean Broderick
Coalition is tackling thorny area of fraud in aviation parts supply chain.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Stacey Rudser
Moving the needle on the sector’s gender imbalance will require leadership to prioritize inclusivity and respect in the hangar.
Workforce & Training

Christian Albertson
Aviation Week projects that North and Latin America commercial MRO labor expenditures will top $46.8 billion through 2033.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Justin O’Donnell, Riyadh Air technical director, speaks to Aviation Week about the startup airline’s MRO plans.
Services & Support

By Keith Mwanalushi
DASI sees the aviation parts market evolving to include spot markets.
Supply Chain

By James Pozzi
The MRO plots its path to exceeding €10 billion in revenue by 2030.
Services & Support