CommercialThailand's Ambitious Plan for Aerospace Dominance BANGKOK, Thailand -- The Thai government believes it can be a successful home for aerospace industry, capitalizing on its central location in the heart of the Asia-Pacific and the massive growth in…
CommercialIndependent Aircraft Modifiers Want to Standardize STC Quality Some of the world’s largest providers of aftermarket aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul are working together to develop new standards to help change the way airlines and leasing companies perceive documentation and…
CommercialHow MRO is Unlocking Huge Opportunities for Digital Twins in Aviation With interest in digital twin technology at an all-time high across a wide variety of industries, the aerospace and defense industries are pioneering its adoption. This is particularly true for the commercial aviation…
Business & GAAvionics Shops Shed Light on ADS-B Equipage Ahead of 2020 Mandate The $1.6-trillion-per-year U.S. market that is civil aviation's future depends on compliance with FAA's 2020 ADS-B mandate. Ground infrastructure to support ADS-B detection was installed beginning in 2009 and the first ADS-B-enabled…
CommercialFADEC Alliance and Lufthansa Technik Team on LEAP Control MRO for 25 Years FADEC Alliance has signed a 25-year agreement with Lufthansa Technik to supply engine controls for the LEAP engines which power the Boeing 737 MAX, Airbus A320neo and new Comac 919 airplanes. FADEC…
CommercialThree Moving Targets for Aviation Operators and MROs in 2019 In 2019, global fleet and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) markets will see dynamic growth as the demand for air travel rises. Alongside this, organizations will have to deal with fluctuating…
CommercialHoneywell to Provide and Maintain Allegiant Airbus APUs Honeywell will provide MRO services for Allegiant Air's auxiliary power units (APUs) and select avionics components across its fleet of new Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. As part of the deal, the company…
IIOTMilitary Maintenance Ready for Data-Driven Optimization Aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) has progressed incredibly over the past 20 years. Maintenance is no longer just about turning wrenches because aircraft are incredibly complex and highly computerized. Today, the…
Business & GADelta Adds South Florida MRO Facility for Private Jets Delta Private Jets is expanding its MRO capabilities by opening a new location at Sheltair Aviation on the grounds of the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The new MRO facility in South…
CommercialMROs Battle OEMs for Commercial Aviation Aftermarket The global aviation market might have experienced its most profitable period ever. But with mega airline mergers and acquisitions and the proliferation of low-cost carriers on both short and long-haul flights, airlines…