MRO 360° Articles

New Trends in MRO Software – Exclusive MRO 360° Article – Aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) software is undergoing a period of transformation as artificial intelligence, advanced data analytics and digital integration begin to reshape the way aircraft maintenance organisations manage increasingly complex operations. With pressure to improve efficiency, control costs, minimise aircraft downtime

Proving the Model – How WLFC Turned Engine Leasing into a Global Aviation Platform The 1996 IPO marked a transition for Willis Lease Finance Corporation. The entrepreneurial idea had worked. The next challenge was building the capital base, engine portfolio and technical capabilities required to turn it into a global business. For an engine lessor,

Commercial aircraft avionics have become increasingly sophisticated but keeping those systems serviceable presents MROs and repair specialists with a growing range of challenges. From supply chain disruption and component obsolescence to skills shortages and demands for ever-faster turnaround times, avionics repair providers are under constant pressure to return reliable equipment to operators while minimising costly

The increasing use of composite materials has proven to be one of the most significant developments in modern aircraft design. Offering considerable advantages in terms of weight, strength, corrosion resistance and efficiency, you will now find the use of composites throughout commercial and business aircraft, from fuselage and wing structures to control surfaces, fairings and

Dealing with the knock-on effects of next-gen aircraft delivery delays  Those involved in the maintenance, repair or overhaul of ageing aircraft face a raft of different challenges when compared to those for current- and next-generation aircraft. The older an aircraft becomes and the closer it gets to retirement age, the more complex the decision-making process

Supply chain challenges have led to a raft of inventory problems, including holding too much inventory. However, is this the only cause of a hugely costly problem? For any MRO set-up, lacking parts for an unexpected repair is a nightmare and can lead to a costly AOG incident. While that cost could be financial, it