All MRO articles – Page 174
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NewsStrike-hit Lufthansa slashes 22 April schedule
Lufthansa has cancelled the majority of its flights on 22 April due to walkouts by ground staff at the airline as well as its catering, maintenance, and...
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NewsBoeing starts modifications on ANA and JAL 787s
Boeing's maintenance teams started modification works on All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines' (JAL) Boeing 787s on the morning of 22 April. ANA...
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NewsFAA approves 787 battery changes
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved Boeing's improved 787 Dreamliner battery design, clearing the way for the twinjet to return to...
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Loftleidir renews MRO partnership with GAMECO
Icelandair's leasing arm has extended its co-operation with China's Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Company (GAMECO). Loftleidir Icelandic,...
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Cardiff Aviation teams up with fuel-system MRO
UK leasing and MRO start-up Cardiff Aviation has sealed a partnership with the European branch of US fuel-system maintenance specialist North American Aircraft...
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MROAM: Finding skilled workers a persistent challenge, MROs say
Finding skilled workers to staff maintenance, repair and overhaul organisations throughout the world is a continuing problem, say panelists discussing MRO...
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MROAM: Sequestration to further hinder lift of foreign repair station certification ban
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has warned that cuts to its budget could further slow down a process to lift a ban on the certification of foreign...
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MROAM: Airline refleeting to impact MRO outlook
Fleet retirements will increase over the next decade due to several converging trends, says Kevin Michaels, leader of ICF SH&E's aerospace and MRO practice...
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MROAM: Rising spares costs biggest problem for airlines, Delta's Anderson says
The cost of rising spare parts each year is a problem for airlines, and means that Delta Air Lines will continue to look for alternatives to original equipment...
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MROAM: Delta seeks partner in Asia-Pacific to expand capabilities
Delta TechOps sees a "huge opportunity" to capitalise on the growing MRO market in Asia and is looking for a partner to help it expand its offerings in the...
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Shandong Airlines to add 15 737s and retire older aircraft
Shandong Airlines will be adding 15 Boeing 737-800 aircraft this year, replacing some of the older aircraft it will retire from its fleet. To optimise...
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MROAM: Delta TechOps to add CF34-8 capability
Delta TechOps will start offering GE CF34-8 engine overhaul capabilities, says Richard Anderson, chief executive of Delta Air Lines at the MRO Americas conference...
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MROAM: AJW to provide PBH support for Southern Air’s 747s, 777s
A J Walter Aviation (AJW) has received a 12-year contract from Southern Air to provide power-by-the-hour (PBH) support for its current fleet of four Boeing...
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MROAM: P&W sees no immediate threat from PMA parts on next generation engines
Pratt & Whitney does not see an immediate threat from parts manufacturer approval (PMA) parts emerging for its next generation product family of engines,...
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MROAM: Spirit signs four-year deal for thrust reverser overhaul
Spirit Airlines has signed a four-year airframe related components (ARC) contract for 28 Airbus A320 family aircraft, including A319, A320 and A321s, and...
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MROAM: UTC Aerospace Systems to provide nacelle maintenance for Avianca Brazil
Avianca Brazil has selected UTC Aerospace Systems' Aerostructures business to provide complete nacelle maintenance for its fleet of 12 Airbus A320 family...
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IN FOCUS: Lion incident places spotlight on Indonesian air safety again
The Lion Air Boeing 737-800 crash on 13 April is the third major aviation incident to happen in Indonesia within the span of a year.
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Sabena Technics wins Aruba support deal
Caribbean start-up operator Aruba Airlines has contracted Sabena Technics' Miami-based subsidiary Barfield to provide component support for its Airbus A320s. The...
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INTERIORS: Diehl offers retrofit alternative to Airbus's 'Space-Flex'
German interiors group Diehl Aerosystems offers the redesigned aft galley lavatory complex for the Airbus A320 both under the airframer's "Space-Flex" programme as well as an alternative, independent solution dubbed "Seatcount Flex".
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INTERIORS: Recaro unveils new longhaul seat
Long-haul seats are Recaro's main focus at this year's show.