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Wednesday 11 September 2024

MRO Memo: Air India Shakes Up Maintenance Strategy

Swaati Ketkar

The airline’s recent MRO partnerships and in-housing strategy could impact its interest in purchasing AIESL. Read more.

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American Airlines Expands Maintenance Jobs At Three Locations

Lee Ann Shay

American Airlines announced on Sept. 9 that it added 500 new jobs to support expanded MRO work.

Magnetic Takes On Unique CFM56-5B Conversion Work

Keith Mwanalushi

The conversion of a CFM56-5B engine from a double annual combustor configuration to the original single annular combustor version is aimed at reducing maintenance costs.

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INSIDE MRO

OGMA’s Opening Adds Much-Needed GTF Shop Capacity

Lindsay Bjerregaard

The newest PW1000G network shop comes online at a key time for the geared turbofan program.

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MRO Industry Rolling Daily Updates (September 2024)

The latest news in brief from the MRO industry includes acquisitions and a training academy launch.

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MRO Podcast

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Podcast: Cargo Demand Is Up, But Did The Market Get P2F Capacity Right?

Lee Ann Shay, Daniel Williams, James Pozzi

Examining the aircraft feedstock for passenger-to-freighter conversions, cargo market demand, outlook for new P2F programs and MRO capacity. Listen Now

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