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U.S.-based repair facility will now operate as Lufthansa Technik Engine Services.

Dedienne Aerospace has acquired Ohio-based The Champion GSE in a move aimed at growing its presence in the U.S.

The cabin interior specialist says rebounding travel demand is driving airlines to retrofit fleets with new cabin branding elements.

Even as its overall engine situation improves, airBaltic plans to make use of up to five wet-leased aircraft over the winter season.

ST Engineering has finalized a 15-year deal with Akasa Air, providing engine MRO services for the airline’s Leap 1B-powered Boeing 737 MAX-family aircraft.

A 2022 CFM Leap-1A in-flight engine shutdown traced to non-conforming parts has prompted the FAA to plan mandatory replacements of the affected components.

Aircraft and engine OEMs are advancing their use of health monitoring systems to improve maintenance.

The CEO of Lufthansa Group has disclosed more details about Lufthansa Technik’s plans to build a new facility in southwest Europe.

When it comes to engine pricing, high interest rates and changing market dynamics are creating a delicate balancing act for lessors.

Progress has been delayed on Chennai International Airport’s common MRO center due to bureaucratic issues.

Kicking off its IPO process on Sept. 23, independent engine MRO specialist StandardAero signaled that it intends to strike while the iron is hot.

The region's maintenance providers look to build new hangars while refining and investing internal processes in order to overcome constraints.

An interview with Nick Weber, Regional VP Middle East, ExecuJet MRO Services.

The airport hopes the opening of a new aircraft painting facility will spur further on-site aftermarket activity.

Duncan Aviation announced plans to begin construction on a new $25 million paint facility at its Lincoln, Nebraska MRO location.

The Latvian carrier has committed maintenance of its PW1500 engines to the OEM for 17 years per engine.

As the aircraft and engine MRO business becomes more sophisticated, professional aerospace societies are exploring closer links with airlines and MRO providers.

AirAsia airplanes will fill most of the 14 lines of maintenance.

Fokker Services Asia has been named an Embraer authorized service center, able to provide MRO services for the company’s first-generation regional airliners.

Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Ltd. (SAESL) plans to transform its Rolls-Royce Trent engine service center by adding about 40% more capacity.

Editors share insights from Aviation Week's MRO Asia-Pacific 2024 event in Singapore, focusing on capacity, technology and talent.

Cebu Pacific Air is calling for better data collection for aircraft interior components.

SIA Engineering Philippines Corporation is now an Embraer authorized service center for the E2 regional airliners, the first in the Asia Pacific region.

Aircraft Propeller Service (APS) is looking to commence propeller blade servicing at its Kuala Lumpur facility as early as the first quarter of 2025.

MRO majors in the Asia-Pacific are calling for the industry to generate an organic pool of aircraft technicians and engineers, even as talent is either moving away from the industry or to other players.