Posts Tagged ‘Aerospace’
Improving Testing Accuracy and Reducing TAT in Aircraft Engine Maintenance
In the aerospace industry, the reliability of aircraft engines, auxiliary power units (APUs), and line replaceable units (LRUs) is paramount. These components are critical for the safety, efficiency, and operational readiness of aircraft. Ensuring they function correctly necessitates rigorous electrical testing of interconnect systems, wire harnesses, and active modules. However, traditional testing methods often fall…
Read MoreThe Importance of Electrical Testing for Engine, APU, and LRU Maintenance
Aircraft maintenance is a critical component of aviation safety and operational efficiency. Among the many systems that keep aircraft running smoothly, electrical interconnect systems, wire harnesses, and active modules play an indispensable role. These components are responsible for powering and connecting key systems in engines, auxiliary power units (APUs), and line replaceable units (LRUs). This…
Read MoreThe Key Challenges For Engine MRO Facilities in 2025 – and How to Overcome Them
The aviation industry is experiencing unprecedented demand for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, particularly for aircraft engines. With ageing fleets, supply chain disruptions, and increasing regulatory requirements, MRO facilities face growing pressure to deliver efficient, reliable services. This article explores the key challenges impacting engine MRO operations in 2025 and highlights strategies to address…
Read MoreReducing TAT for Engine MRO Facilities
In the aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry, reducing turnaround time (TAT) has become not just a goal but a necessity. High TATs delay fleet readiness, disrupt airline schedules, and strain operational costs, especially as global demand for engine MRO continues to surge. As decision-makers in MRO workshops, understanding the importance of reducing…
Read More7 ways MK Test supports MROs during the busy autumn period
As autumn approaches, the demand for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services surges, with post-summer wear and tear, regulatory compliance, and winter preparations becoming top priorities. During this critical period, MROs require reliable, efficient, and precise testing systems to ensure that aircraft are inspected, repaired, and certified to the highest standards. This is where MK…
Read MoreNarrowbody maintenance pressures eased by engine test solution
MK Test Systems are easing narrowbody maintenance market pressures with a complete turnkey APU and aircraft engine test solution. The resurgence in the airline industry’s narrowbody segment is driving substantial growth in the narrowbody engine maintenance market. For MROs, this translates to increased workloads and mounting pressures to deliver timely and high-quality maintenance services. In…
Read MoreMK Test Americas gears up for 2024 show season
2024 show season is underway, and MK Test Systems are gearing up to present our best-ever product line up. MRO Americas is the team’s first show of the year. This year held in Chicago, the MRO show is the perfect backdrop to showcase the ExLRT and RTS systems, MK’s newest innovations in loop resistance testers…
Read MoreIs India becoming aviation’s next powerhouse?
Aviation Week has just published this article on whether India could become aviation’s next big powerhouse. MK Test Systems have been operating in the region for nearly 20 years, and have certainly seen a rise in opportunities – but is it as strong a growth as Aviation Week is suggesting? The aviation sector in…
Read MoreLockheed Martin order first RTS system
MK Test systems is very pleased to announce receipt of the first RTS ® order from Lockheed Martin. The system will be implemented in the aerospace and defence corporation’s Fort Worth, TX site. It is expected to be the first of multiple orders for RTS, MK’s modular wire harness test system. …
Read MoreA testing journey – electrical test applications throughout the aircraft lifecycle
Testing at all aircraft lifecycle stages Electrical testing plays an essential role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of an aircraft throughout its lifecycle. Here, we’ve broken down the main electrical testing applications that are typically performed at four different stages of an aircraft’s lifecycle: Design and Manufacturing: During the design and manufacturing phase, electrical…
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