Inside MRO

DASI sees the aviation parts market evolving to include spot markets.

The MRO plots its path to exceeding €10 billion in revenue by 2030.

New MRO facilities and joint ventures are highlights of this month’s News Briefs and Contracts.

After a recent counterfeit parts scandal, USM specialists are looking at control and traceability mechanisms.

Specialists are adding new services, growing their global footprint and signing new customers.

Though the FAA may or may not require safety management systems for repair stations, the issue is moot for the largest shops.

How civil aerospace aftermarket demand is driving its investment in its services network.

Advanced air mobility OEMs are making maintenance preparations ahead of looming service entry dates.

Reevaluating procurement strategies is just one strategy to manage specialized equipment.

How LATAM Airlines Group is planning its maintenance operations amidst a time of fleet growth.

MRO providers argue that OEMs should expand access to repairs to help solve engine repair bottlenecks.

CAeS has released details of the finalized hydrogen fuel cell packing design it is developing for flight tests on a modified Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander.

Today’s aircraft emergency evacuation doors are lighter, more robust and faster to open—but maintenance may be more complex.

A lack of engine MRO capacity in Latin America creates opportunities and challenges for regional stakeholders.

The company is looking at new capabilities and possible facility expansions to address market capacity shortages.

The FAA is seeking industry input about adding a safety management system mandate to repair stations.

The UK CAA launched the challenge in November 2023 to help exploit the potential of hydrogen as a zero-emission aviation fuel.

Component MRO providers are expanding battery capabilities and growing their global footprint, including AAR Corp., Antavia and Concorde Battery Corp.

Aviation Week projects that growth in the global narrowbody fleet will drive an expected 21% increase in MRO labor hours over the next decade.

Aftermarket parts distributors look for ways to address price increases, delays and shortages.

ARSA urges industry support to amend an FAA rule about documentation requirements.

The low availability of used material, new aircraft delays and other factors are continuing to push up aftermarket prices.

New MRO facilities and joint ventures are highlights of this month’s News Briefs and Contracts.

New MRO facilities and joint ventures are highlights of Contracts and News Briefs this month.

Aviation Week forecasts the region’s fleet will grow 7.2% annually in the next 10 years, resulting in an in-service fleet of 3,290 aircraft.