Aero Norway has built its reputation as an exclusive CFM56 engine provider, priding themselves on high standards, EGT margins, Competitive turnaround times and long-term client partnerships. The company also says they try to “harness the special characteristics of strength, focus and independence that embody the Norwegian way of life.” We spoke to CEO Glenford Marston…

ATR is working hard to ensure its customers stay flying through COVID-19 and into the future with an interesting series of initiatives Laurent Caballe, VP Products and Services, says around 60 percent of the ATR 42/72 fleet has remained flying during the pandemic. This is partly a reflection of a customer base that includes many…

There is no doubt that fatal airline accidents, especially those involving maintenance, have decreased significantly over the last two decades. That’s a good thing for three reasons: (1) Less people are killed; (2) Increased public confidence in aviation maintenance, and (3) the resources that were once tied up in the messy aftermath fatal accidents can…

Automated wastewater treatment systems help the industry remain in compliance with EPA and local standards, while significantly reducing the cost of treatment, labor and disposal In the manufacture, maintenance and cleaning of aircraft, the aerospace industry must meet EPA and local wastewater requirements for effluent, including those under the Clean Water Act. Under the Clean…

The company Research Frontiers developed light-control technology that enables any window, sunroof or skylight to control the transmission of light by electrically aligning nanoparticles in the film. The product is being used in aircraft and business jets like those from Textron, Honda and Epic and can be installed as an aftermarket modification. Aviation Maintenance spoke…

Even in the age of LEDs, halogen landing and taxi lights shine. Although many new aircraft come standard with LEDs, halogen remains more cost-effective for older planes for several reasons. One is the enduring popularity of halogen as most existing aircraft were manufactured before the introduction of LEDs. When you consider that the average lifespan…

The catastrophic travel slump caused by COVID-19 has resulted in thousands of aircraft being grounded worldwide. This unprecedented situation has substantially disrupted aircraft maintenance and overhauls, including in the critically important engine sector. Mindful of the severe economic challenges their customers continue to face during the pandemic, engine OEMs and MROs are doing their best…

With global passenger traffic still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s painfully obvious that airlines are going to be postponing aircraft replacements well into 2021 and beyond. That means that the current fleet is going to be extended beyond their operator’s original plans. As a result of operators putting higher and higher usage demands on…

Tt’s been nearly two years since the tragic crash of Lion Air flight 610, a Boeing 737 MAX airplane that descended into the sea a few minutes after takeoff from Jakarta, Indonesia with 189 souls on board (see graphic showing flight path on page 37). It was the first of two MAX accidents that occurred…

Andy Nixon, founder of MRO Insider says their online portal is an easy to use resource for sending your aircraft maintenance/upgrades needs out for quote to multiple facilities at once. Wait a short while and multiple sources could come back with their quote saving much leg work and time. Then, with quotes in easy-to-compare format,…