September 1, 2025

September 1, 2025

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Inside MRO

Tracking’s Time

By SEAN BRODERICK14 min

PROPULSION

RECOVERY ROAD

By Guy Norris9 min

SPACE

NASA's Smallsat Mars Mission Gets Another Shot at Launch

By Irene Klotz9 min

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Inside MRO

Tracking’s Time

Is parts integrity finally having its moment?

By SEAN BRODERICK14 min

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PROPULSION

RECOVERY ROAD

> PRATT POSITIONS FOR GTF RESET AS UPGRADED CERTIFICATION LOOMS > THE ADVANTAGE NEARS EASA CERTIFICATION > HOT-SECTION UPGRADE IS IN FLIGHT TESTING

By Guy Norris9 min

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SPACE

NASA's Smallsat Mars Mission Gets Another Shot at Launch

> THE AGENCY IS STICKING WITH BLUE ORIGIN FOR LAUNCH > THE SATELLITES CAN LINGER FOR A YEAR IN L2 ORBIT

By Irene Klotz9 min

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ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY

CHINA’S HIGH HOPES

> STATE SUPPORT IS KEY TO CHINA’S EMERGING INDUSTRY > MULTIPLE FULL-SCALE eVTOL VEHICLES ARE FLYING > SMG CONSULTING RANKS THE LEADERS

By Graham Warwick9 min

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COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Narrowbody Fleet Renewal in Australasia Gains Momentum

> NEW NARROWBODIES EXPAND MAIN PLAYERS’ NETWORK OPTIONS > WIDEBODY FLEET GROWTH IS SET TO RESUME NEXT YEAR FOR QANTAS AND AIR NEW ZEALAND

By Adrian Schofield8 min

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TECH TAKE

TECH TAKE

Elroy Transitions Uncrewed eVTOL U.S. startup Elroy Air has transitioned its hybrid-electric, vertical-takeoff-and-landing Chaparral between vertical and horizontal flight, a key milestone in development of the uncrewed cargo aircraft.
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Shifting Priorities

Airlines across Africa are investing in newer fleets, and their MRO arms are boosting capabilities in preparation

By KEITH MWANALUSHI7 min

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COMMERCIAL AVIATION

A Spirited Fight for Survival

> SPIRIT AIRLINES EMERGED FROM BANKRUPTCY IN MARCH BUT FACES A TOUGH CLIMB TO PROFITABILITY > THE ULCC IS CONSIDERING ADDITIONAL COST CUTS AS WELL AS ASSET SALES AND MORE

By Christine Boynton7 min

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MANUFACTURING

MANUAL REBOOT

> BOEING MODERNIZING, SIMPLIFYING PRODUCTION PROCESS INSTRUCTIONS > CHANGES EMPHASIZE GIVING WORKERS BETTER INFORMATION, TRAINING > STEPS ARE PART OF FAA-MANDATED TURNAROUND PLAN

By Sean Broderick7 min

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Korean Air

Jongseok “Jason" Yoo, executive vice president and chief safety and operating officer at Korean Air, details the airline’s ambitious MRO growth plans to Executive Editor Lee Ann Shay.

By Lee Ann Shay7 min

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