Aviation Week MRO

By Sean Broderick
Chromalloy has been granted FAA parts manufacturer approval (PMA) for a CFM56-5B/7B first-stage high-pressure turbine Stage 1 vane.
Supply Chain

By James Pozzi
Israel Aerospace Industries will increase its Leap capabilities next year following recent approval for the 1A and 1B variants to start quick-turn services.
MRO Europe

By Sean Broderick
FTAI Aviation is eyeing expansion of its Montreal overhaul facility to include IAE V2500 capability to support its expanding portfolio for the narrowbody engine
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Comac has signed agreements with the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and MRO provider HAECO to support the operation of the C919 narrowbody in Hong Kong.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The MRO shop, in a free-trade zone near the Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport, should be operational in 2026, Safran said.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The knock-on effects of Boeing’s strike-related inactivity are adding to fleet-planning and aftermarket support issues, AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly says.
Airlines & Lessors

By Keith Mwanalushi
FEAM Aero has invested in equipment, partnerships and training to build its aircraft recovery services.
MRO

By Swaati Ketkar
Air India's Design Organization Approval, the first for an Indian airline, should help it with a couple initiatives.
MRO

By Thierry Dubois
To be ready for an anticipated surge in Leap engine shop visit demand, Safran Aircraft Engines is adding capacity to its global MRO network.
MRO Europe

By Alex Derber
External MRO expenses outside of the Lufthansa Group have increased.
MRO Europe

By James Pozzi
Two recent deals from AerFin point to a growing focus on the Asia-Pacific region.
MRO Europe

By James Pozzi
The Lithuanian MRO will target growth in its customer base while expanding its global maintenance network.
MRO Europe

By Keith Mwanalushi
Nayak’s CEO discusses impact of strategic partnership and growth plans.
MRO Europe

By James Pozzi
In a move pointing to more private equity finance pouring into the commercial aftermarket, TurbineAero has been bought by Snow Peak Capital.
Services & Support

By Alex Derber
The Dutch arm of AFI KLM E&M will be under new leadership from the beginning of 2025.
MRO Europe

By James Pozzi
The ITP Aero subsidiary will have the capability to overhaul and repair the GE Aerospace manufactured engines.
MRO Europe

By Alex Derber
Tarmac Aerosave to boost A380 USM market by tearing down three former Singapore Airlines-operated superjumbos.
MRO Europe

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
AFI KLM E&M signed agreements at MRO Europe 2024 related to Leap quick turns and airframe component support.
MRO Europe

By James Pozzi
TAP M&E has gained certification from regulators to service the Leap 1A engine at its Lisbon facility and plans to open engine MRO slots to the market for 2025.
MRO Europe

By Lee Ann Shay
Liebherr Aerospace and Airbus executives are also discussing improvements to the Skywise Fleet Performance+ tool they hope to make.
MRO Europe

By Alan Dron
KLM Cityhopper, the Dutch flag-carrier’s regional arm, is storing aircraft as it tackles a shortage of maintenance capacity at Pratt & Whitney.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lee Ann Shay
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers strike against Boeing is affecting the aviation industry adversely in various ways,
MRO Europe

By Sean Broderick
In less than three years, AOG-247 has purchased more than 30 Rolls-Royce Trent-family engines—mostly Trent 700s that power Airbus A330s.
MRO Europe

By James Pozzi, Lee Ann Shay, Lindsay Bjerregaard, Sean Broderick, Daniel Williams
Editors discuss insights on artificial intelligence, supply chain, capacity growth and sustainability from the GoLive! Theater at MRO Europe 2024 in Barcelona.
MRO Podcast

By James Pozzi
The services division of the avionics giant is ramping up its line maintenance offerings and is planning to add further locations over the next year.
MRO Europe