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
By Raimondo Gramaglia, Head of Sales and Business Development, and Mažvydas Matažinskas, Head of Logistics and Storage, FL Technics As a crucial part of the global aviation industry, specialised aerospace logistics providers must combine strict compliance with regulatory requirements and a flexible, proactive approach to every delivery. Two seasoned professionals from the logistics team of
Some ten kilometres from the eastern coastline of Spain and approximately 30 kilometres north of Castellón de la Plana lies a small and relatively insignificant single-runway airport, Aeroport de Castelló. Until recently it was semi-deserted, but as a result of an ongoing global engine crisis, the airport has become extraordinarily busy, but not with tourists
As the aviation industry continues to evolve, reliability, efficiency, and sustainability have become critical factors for airlines and operators worldwide. EPCOR BV, conveniently located at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in The Netherlands, stands at the forefront of these developments. As a wholly owned subsidiary of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and being part of Air France Industries
Written by Carlos Garofalo, Director of Component Services & Supply Chain at AMROS Global, a recognized leader in aviation technical management. With 25 years of experience involving global supply chains, component sourcing, and maintenance operations, Carlos brings deep industry insight into the challenges and solutions shaping civil aviation today. Civil aviation has long built its
There are many situations where the use of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts make little financial sense. In addition, the quality of OEM parts is such that the lifespan of some are appreciably longer than others, so when an aircraft or engine reaches the end of its serviceable life, that does not automatically mean that
