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Air cargo trends: Moving with the market

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a 2.2% decrease in cargo volumes for North American air carriers in September 2023, continuing a trend noticed since the beginning of the year. The air cargo industry experienced significant growth during the

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Maintenance Beyond the Wrench

The role of directors of maintenance (DOM) has evolved beyond ensuring the top condition of aircraft, encompassing responsibilities such as recruiting, training, budget management, and staying abreast of new technologies. Four critical areas identified by attendees at a CALS event

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MRO Gears Up To Be An M&A Bright Spot For Years

The MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) sector is experiencing increased merger and acquisition (M&A) activity driven by a surge in commercial passenger numbers, deferred maintenance, and slower-than-expected aircraft manufacturing. This trend is expected to persist for several years, extending beyond

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Top-Tier Supplier Performance Source Of Airline, MRO Frustration

This article was initially published on aviationweek.com By Sean Broderick AMSTERDAM—Nagging gaps in commercial aviation’s largest supply chain links are frustrating airlines and aftermarket service providers that have few good options for minimizing the resulting disruptions. “Three years have passed,

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MRO’s Generational Workforce Clash

This article was initially published on aviationweek.com By Lindsay Bjerregaard As the MRO industry’s workforce demographics trend younger amid the retirement wave and major efforts to recruit new technicians, companies are expressing concern about whether the next generation has the

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Aircraft Maintenance: Managing Airworthiness Directives

This Article was initally published on aopa.org By Jeff Simon Chances are, you’ve heard about the recent airworthiness directive (AD) affecting approximately 2,000 Continental Aerospace Technologies engines and crankshafts. According to the associated Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB23-01A), Continental discovered a

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