MRO IT
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...
Virgin Australia begins predictive maintenance with Embraer’s AHEAD
Under a long-term agreement, Embraer will equip Virgin Australia's fleet of E2s with its AHEAD (Aircraft Health Analysis and Diagnosis) system. AHEAD is designed to help airlines begin a predictive maintenance programme, providing critical information for identifying...
Airbus predict services demand in APAC will reach $138.7bn
Airbus's latest Global Services Forecast (GSF) for the Asia-Pacific region predicts that services demand in the region will reach US$138.7 billion by 2044. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%, APAC is set to be the most dynamic aviation services market...
Thai Airways advances plans for new MRO hub in Utapao
Thai Airways are awaiting approval from the board of directors to construct a US$418 million MRO hub at Utapao in Southeast Thailand. Work on the so-called 'smart hangar' would begin in 2027, with 2030 set as a targeted opening date. The proposed site lies beside...
Airbus says China will become world’s largest afterservices market
In a new report, Airbus predict that the centre of aviation's afterservices market is shifting eastwards. The manufacturing and technology firm's latest Global Services Forecast (GSF) asserts that the sector in China will more than double in value over the next 20...
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...
How AI is transforming supply chain challenges
Supply chain challenges can lead to significant disruption for airlines as a result of long lead times, high procurement costs, and the unpredictability of unplanned maintenance. In the International Air Transport Association (IATA)'s 2025 financial outlook for the...
easyJet: How is AI transforming MRO operations?
At Aerospace Tech Week Europe, Craig Lynch, Predictive Maintenance Specialist, easyJet will be joining Tahsin Istanbullu, Executive Vice President - Technical, Pegasus Airlines, Matias Bjerregaard, Predictive Maintenance Specialist, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, and...
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Your top five reads this year
As 2024 draws to a close, we are reflecting on the news and topics that grabbed your attention this year. Here are the top five most read articles of 2024. 1. What EWIS is and why it matters for wiring aircraft If you play any part in the wiring of aircraft —...
Saudia and Air France-KLM’s strategic MRO understanding
Last week, SkyTeam members Saudia and Air France-KLM signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) targeted at expanding and localising Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities in the Kingdom. The agreement will support Saudia in developing its technical...
Qatar Airways secures Honeywell HGT1700 APU contract in a first for the region
In a ground-breaking agreement, Qatar Airways was chosen by Honeywell as an official Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider for the Airbus A350’s Auxiliary Power Units (APUs). The HGT1700 APU supplies crucial electric and pneumatic power for multiple onboard...
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Aerospace Tech Review Awards: VOTING NOW CLOSED
At Aerospace Tech Week, we celebrate innovation and excellence across the industry. These awards put a spotlight on the innovators, visionaries, and first-movers who are shaping the future of aerospace. If there’s a company, individual, or product you want to...