Meet Charles Taylor, the world’s first aviation maintenance technician
There are a number of famous people who spring to mind when we think of aviation pioneers. The…
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Explore the world of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) in the aviation industry, including news and insights.
Ryanair opens $10.5M heavy maintenance bay in Ireland
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair opened its first heavy maintenance facility in Ireland at Shannon Airport (SNN). The €10…
Rolls-Royce expects to achieve positive financial results in 2022
British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce said it was well-positioned to achieve positive financial results in 2022, citing cost reductions,…
Safran and ATR create diagnostic service to analyze hard landings
Safran Landing Systems and ATR have jointly created “Smart Lander,” a landing gear diagnostic service to collect and…
BCAA bans MRO services for 635 Russian planes registered in the country
The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) has suspended all aircraft maintenance certificates for all Russian-operated aircraft registered in…
Safran reaches deal with Airbus on A320 engine production rates for 2024
French engine manufacturer Safran had agreed a deal with Airbus on quantities for 2024. Speaking to Reuters on April…
Why customer feedback is at the heart of Locatory.com
Standing still in the face of an industry constantly evolving, aviation stakeholders are quickly realising that to stay…
Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems sign MRO contract for 737 MAX
Boeing and the aerostructures company Spirit AeroSystems have reached an agreement to support maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO)…
MHI to expand MHIAEL Nagasaki Plant, predicts rising engine component demand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), a core company of the Mitsubishi Group, has announced plans to expand its Mitsubishi…
How to help keep engine MRO services to a minimum cost
A profitable airline or aircraft operator pays particular attention to the ongoing costs associated with engine MRO processes.…
Russian airlines to ground Sukhoi Superjet over engine concern?
With their only engine supplier having stopped the repair and maintenance of their aircraft, several Russian airlines operating…
Russia could open a domestic aircraft parts production site in Kazan from 2023
Russia could set up a new aircraft manufacturing center in Kazan, the capital city of the Republic of…
Air France-KLM eyes LEAP-1A engines for A320neo fleet
Air France-KLM Group is currently in talks with CFM International for the acquisition of LEAP-1A engines to power…
Russian-French company PowerJet stops Sukhoi Superjet 100 engine service
PowerJet, the only manufacturer of engines for the Russian regional airliner Sukhoi Superjet 100, terminated its engine maintenance…
Russia tests nacelle for PD-8 engine dedicated to power the SSJ-NEW jet
Russia’s Central Institute of Aerodynamics is continuing to pursue its target of building a new turbofan engine for…
Russia may allow outside parties to maintain passenger jets: TASS
Russia may allow third-party companies to maintain its commercial passenger aircraft, Russian news agency TASS reported. The move…
Mark and Lisa’s story: from hangar friendship to wedding bells
Female mechanics are quite rare in the aviation sector. Not only is Lisa Krzywinski a fully qualified aviation…
How to stand out from the crowd in the spare parts marketplace
Standing out from the crowd in the already busy aircraft spare parts sector can prove challenging.One company, Locatory.com…