Exploring the most cost-effective ways of providing access to sufficient spare engines Effective spare engine coverage is essential for the smooth operation of any airline, but it comes at a cost. For example, the list price for a new Pratt & Whitney jet engine, such as the PW1100G for the Airbus A320neo, is typically around
Talking to TP Aerospace CEO Nikolaj Jacobsen AviTrader: TP Aerospace is a key player in the wheels & brakes business. Can you tell us a bit about the history of the company? TP Aerospace: The company was founded in 2008 and was built on a vision to bring simplicity to a highly complex niche within
An auxiliary power unit (APU), usually located in the tail cone of an aircraft, but also in a nacelle or wheel well, is a small, independent, gas turbine engine. In simple terms, it is a self-contained generator which enables an aircraft to remain operable on the ground without the need for an external power source,
There is no question that digitisation of aircraft records helps in both increasing efficiency as well as reducing the massive volumes of paperwork traditionally involved in aircraft maintenance. However, the transition to digital records was never going to be a simple one, especially when one considers that impeccable and faultless record keeping is essential not
Written by Giuseppe Renga, CEO of AMROS Group and Co-Developer of LISA Aircraft Records Management – the innovative, AI-powered, digital solution designed specifically for airlines and lessors. AMROS Group has managed over 700 aircraft transitions worldwide, with more than 100 of those utilising LISA to streamline operations and maximise asset value. Shiny new aircraft tend
One of the problems with artificial intelligence (AI) is that only those involved in the creation of AI systems fully understand how everything works, and the end user is left to place an immense amount if trust in what they have been presented with. Another problem with AI is the quality of the data it
Perhaps more than in any other industry apart from healthcare, safety, efficiency, accuracy and reliability are cornerstones of the aviation industry, and aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations form the backbone of aviation safety, ensuring that aircraft remain totally airworthy throughout their lifecycle. However, to operate effectively, MROs require a healthy supply chain that
Materials By David Dundas In 2023, the global MRO market reached US$94 billion, just 2% below the 2019 peak of US$95 billion. The MRO sector still faces significant challenges after four difficult years marked by the COVID pandemic, an overwhelmed supply chain, inflation, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Similar to the broader global economy,
By David Dundas SR Technics is a world-leading Engine MRO service provider, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with over 90 years of operational experience. Working with an extensive network of partners and business development offices in Europe, the USA, Asia and the Middle East, the company offers comprehensive, fully customised solutions for the Maintenance, Repair and
Simplifying the Procurement Process By David Dundas When you realise that in an Airbus A320 there are roughly 340,000 parts and approximately 367,000 in a Boeing 737, is it any wonder that the procurement process is such a key element for those involved in the maintenance and upkeep of such technologically complex aircraft. In fact,
