Aviation Digest

PLUS: MRO’s new recruitment strategies may cause future leadership issues.

Thursday 13 June 2024

MRO Digest

Overhaul Alternatives ‘Not The Holy Grail,’ Says MTU Leasing Director

Alex Derber

Despite long turnaround times driving interest in full engine overhauls, lessors weigh other strategies. Read more.

As the GTF fleet grows, we're expanding MRO capacity around the world – in our shops and across a network of industry leaders. With 13 active locations worldwide and another six expected by 2025, we're sharing best practices throughout the network. Together, we're redefining what's possible to support our customers.
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INSIDE MRO

MRO’s New Recruitment Strategies May Cause Future Leadership Issues

Lindsay Bjerregaard

Aviation maintenance schools are raising concerns about companies hiring students before they obtain degrees that would qualify them for management.

AerFin Plots Miami Ramp-up

James Pozzi

End-of-life services specialist AerFin plans to double staff at its recently opened Miami storage facility by the end of 2024 as its expansion in the U.S. continues.

Think back to your last 10 flights. Chances are, on 8 out of those 10 commercial flights, at least one crucial component of your aircraft was built by Greene Tweed. That's right – Greene Tweed's sealing systems deliver certainty to an airplane's critical components at 40,000 feet 'when it can't fail' while our composite and structural components offer significant weight savings and energy efficiency.
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Bombardier Swings For The Fences In Bizjet Aftermarket

Matthew Fulco

During Aviation Week’s visit to Bombardier’s Montreal headquarters in late May, ebullience was in the air.

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More From Aviation Week Network

Rolling Daily Updates (June 2024)

The latest news in brief from the MRO industry, including approvals to use automated drone and artificial intelligence technology for general visual inspections of aircraft and first quarter trading updates.

Galled nuts and bolts are a big deal! They add time and expense to routine maintenance. Save on both by using T8E-H on your threaded fasteners.
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MRO Podcast

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Podcast: How AI Is Transforming The Aftermarket

James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard, Michael Bruno

Listen in to hear Aviation Week Network editors discuss the novel applications MROs are finding for generative AI and the technology’s workforce implications. Listen Now

MRO Prospector is the essential tactical planning for commercial aftermarket professionals. Its in-depth data and details enable organizations to pinpoint new business opportunities, with critical insight into operators' fleet and maintenance details.

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