In many ways, the end of the life of an aircraft is not that dissimilar to the end of the life of a human being. Admittedly the end of an aircraft’s life can be more easily planned, and fortunately very few aircraft end their life in an accident. However, where there is a tremendous similarity
When you consider the extreme lateral, longitudinal and vertical loads an aircraft’s landing gear is subjected to every time it lands and takes off, it is no surprise just how much maintenance is required and just how critical it is. If you take the Boeing 737 MAX as an example, the landing gear is certified
For those of you who have not come across the acronym before, RFID stands for radio-frequency identification, and it is a technology whose roots can be traced back to the time of the Second World War and the development of radar systems. While a basic radar system was being developed by both the Germans and
In the world of aircraft maintenance, there is a temptation to pay almost too much attention to heavy checks and major overhauls, but then it is difficult not to. After all, these are major events and if we were to look at a C-check for a wide-body jet, this takes an inordinate amount of planning
The commercial aviation industry as a whole is under tremendous pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. This doesn’t just apply to the aircraft which fly between destinations, but every aspect of operations which help airlines to transport passengers. That includes aircraft MRO. While engines are more efficient and sustainable fuel is being introduced into the
The digitisation of virtually all elements of the airline industry is viewed solely as a massive improvement in terms of efficiency. That can certainly be said of the MRO sector, especially with the subsequent digitalisation of volumes of data that previously created a mountain of paperwork. Logbooks are now replaced with electronic tablets and aircraft
The strategy or maintaining a new aircraft is a relatively straightforward challenge. However, over time, various different options begin to present themselves, and the older an aircraft gets, the more complex those options become. Questions arise regarding the merits of proactive as opposed to reactive maintenance, the use of used serviceable materials (USM) as opposed
Becoming an established MRO provider It all began back in 1933 with the founding of Turkish Airlines, when aircraft maintenance was carried out in house. As the country’s flag-carrying airline expanded, so did its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities, as well as its technical scope and capabilities. Then, in 2006, Turkish Airlines decided to
After a challenging year in 2025, we wanted to see what industry professionals think of the MRO landscape for 2026 By David Dundas It is probably fair to say that supply chains within the aviation industry are responsible for the majority of problems. In a not unconnected way, the supply chain for new aircraft production
By Monica Badra, Founder, Aero NextGen The aviation MRO sector is facing a pivotal moment. As digital transformation sweeps the industry, MRO leaders are confronted with a choice that will shape their operational future: continue investing in legacy ERP systems or pivot to a best of breed approach. Drawing on years of hands-on experience and
