MRO IT
Korean Air digitises engine MRO with Ramco Systems
Korean Air have gone live with Ramco Systems software at the heart of their engine maintenance system. Providing real-time operational data on output, costs, and performance, the system connects with a range of internal and external systems to streamline processes....
Aerospace Tech Week confirms partnership with ADS Group
Aerospace Tech Week, the premier international exhibition and conference for the aerospace technology community, is proud to announce a new partnership with ADS Group as the event prepares to launch its inaugural UK edition in London. The move to the UK marks an...
Pegasus Airlines open $40m in-house MRO facility
Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines have significantly boosted their in-house MRO capabilities with a new US$40 million facility. Situated at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, the facility consists of three new hangars, two for maintenance and one for paint. These...
Saudia select Veryon Defect Analysis for prescriptive maintenance
Saudia have selected aviation software and information services provider Veryon to support corrective action across their fleet. Using AI and natural language processing, Veryon Defect Analysis can group related defect reports to highlight recurring maintenance...
Ryanair cuts deal with CFM to bring engine maintenance in-house
Irish low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair have signed a 15-year services agreement with engine manufacturer CFM to bring maintenance capabilities in-house. The terms of the deal will see the airline buy US$1 billion in spare parts annually from CFM, a joint venture between...
Most A320s back in service after solar radiation software issue
Airbus has reported that the majority of A320 and A320neo aircraft have returned to operation after being grounded suddenly on 28 November. A safety alert was issued after a JetBlue A320 experienced an uncontrolled descent lasting for several seconds during a flight...
British Airways chooses cloud-based MRO platform
British Airways (BA) have chosen MRO-PRO to digitise and manage the airline's entire line maintenance network. The partnership represents a significant advance in BA's modernisation strategy. Thanks to MRO-PRO's cloud-based software, the carrier can now tap real-time...
Can robotics address the MRO workforce shortage in aviation?
The aviation industry continues to struggle against high labour costs and skilled workforce shortages. And as the aircraft order backlog only goes up, effective maintenance and repair is more crucial than ever in keeping older aircraft in service for longer. Robotics...
How AIXI have advanced AI to upgrade MRO data and analytics
Back in April, our Aerospace Tech Review Awards 2025 honoured a range of cutting-edge startups, speakers, and collaborations across the aerospace industry. Most Disruptive Startup went to AIXI, an innovative data and analytics company that is giving aviation MRO data...
Supply chain challenges could cost airlines $11 billion in 2025
A new report from IATA and Oliver Wyman, Reviving the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain, forecasts that supply chain challenges could cost airlines more than US$11 billion in 2025. This is largely due to the slow pace of aircraft production, which has been exacerbated...
Why collaboration is key to accelerating predictive maintenance
Predictive maintenance using artificial intelligence (AI) and big data is a hot topic in aerospace, as airlines, airports, and engineers all strive to reduce downtime and optimise infrastructure efficiency. For many, however, implementing predictive maintenance...
IndiGo and Thales sign avionics maintenance contract
Avionics on IndiGo's fleet of 430 A320 Airbus aircraft will now be maintained by Thales. The new agreement lasts for 11 years, and includes IndiGo's growth plans to increase its fleet to 800 craft. Thales's Repair By The Hour (RBTH) and Avionics By The Hour (ABTH)...
Micheál Armstrong on How Airlines Can Tackle MRO Delays
Supply chain strain. Aircraft on the ground. Rising costs. The aviation industry is still dealing with the long tail of disruption post-COVID-and effective MRO inventory management may be the key to resilience. In this conversation, Micheál Armstrong, CEO of Armac...
Kquika: Advancing predictive maintenance with AI
Onsite at Aerospace Tech Week Europe, five winners of the Aerospace Tech Review (ATR) Awards were announced for the first time. The awards celebrate individuals and companies for their outstanding contributions to the aerospace industry in 2024. Each category featured...
Airbus secures nearly $10 billion in orders
The International Paris Air Show has been the meeting place for global aerospace for over a century. The event gathers manufacturers, airlines, lessors, and more to showcase the latest tech and sign major commercial deals. This year, Airbus bagged nearly $10 billion...
Leaders warn of the impact tariffs will have on the industry
Originally published World Aviation Festival Delta Air Lines, one of the most profitable airlines in the world, raised concerns about the impact Trump's tariffs could have on the industry. Late last week, these warnings came to light. With tariffs of nearly 10 per...
Ryanair COO: “ATC will be a shambles again – here’s why”
Ultra low-cost carrier Ryanair has posted a full year profit of €1.61 billion after tax, becoming the first European airline to carry more than 200 million passengers in a single year. At Aerospace Tech Week in April, Ryanair's Chief Operations Officer (COO), Neal...
Reimagined resiliency for aerospace and defense supply chains
Article by Point B Reducing disruptions’ probability, impact, and duration “Resilience” is the word most often heard in supply chain discussions; however, Point B believes it’s about reinvention with best practices in mind. How do you build, or reinvigorate, a...
Airbus, Iberia Maintenance, and Telefónica among those recognised in Munich as ATR Awards 2025 winners are announced
Earlier today, the five winners of this year’s Aerospace Tech Review (ATR) Awards were announced onsite at Aerospace Tech Week Europe in Munich. The awards recognise individuals and companies for their outstanding contributions to the aerospace industry in 2024. ...
Leveraging AI to optimise the MRO product lifecycle
At Aerospace Tech Week (ATW) Europe, Veronica Dall'Aglio, Manager at Oliver Wyman will be joined by experts from easyJet, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, TUI Airline, and Air Canada to explore where AI is being used most effectively across the MRO product...