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Increasing OEM interest in aftermarket services, tailored support, training and real-time, paperless IT processes has shaped MRO provision over the past 12 months. Paul E Eden looks at how the maintenance industry is improving efficiency and adding value to operations The latest MRO developments play into efficiency gains (photo: Vototea) Emerging from the confusion as Monarch Airlines and Monarch Tour Group entered into administration, the survival and subsequent growth of Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) is perhaps the MRO story of the past year. Looking ahead, David Doherty, Head of...

Luton and Birmingham base maintenance facilities, and on the motorway network within four hours'drive of all of its UK line maintenance stations. Respected throughout the industry, MAEL's training schemes are essential to its future. In mid-August 2018, Doherty noted:"We have 20 apprentices due to graduate this year and a further 40 in training at the apprentice academy. MAEL's commitment to supporting the aviation industry and upholding the training school's excellent legacy means that for the first time we are doubling our intake in the forthcoming academic year, with 22 apprentices...

Doherty: "AOG resolution is critical for all carriers” (photo: MAEL) New deal When it comes to consolidation, the C Series deal between Bombardier and Airbus is perhaps the story of the past 12 months. Marketing the jet as the A220, Airbus confirms that, while it is busy building on the maintenance know-how and support infrastructure that existed prior to the C Series acquisition, it is also reviewing the extension of its portfolio of services to the type. In particular, the worldwide distribution of spare parts will leverage Airbus'extensive network, with maintenance services building on...