Aviation Week MRO

By James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard, Sean Broderick, Lee Ann Shay
Editors discuss MRO workforce challenges, opportunities and DOGE cuts as they reflect on the recent ATEC and ARSA annual conferences.
MRO Podcast

By Jeremy Kariuki
Bombardier is actively expanding its service network in Australia with a new Line Maintenance Station (LMS) in Perth.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
Workforce attrition, policy changes and FAA reauthorization mandates impact FAA.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alex Derber
The Latvian airline expects issues with the Pratt & Whitney manufactured engine to continue this year and into 2026 but expects some continuous improvements.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
HAECO has entered a new agreement with MSC Air Cargo to provide the air freight company line maintenance at Hong Kong airport.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The Aviation Technician Education Council is targeting several barriers that are slowing the pipeline of a future qualified MRO workforce.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By James Pozzi
The German maintenance specialist's China operation will oversee repairs on the engines which power the Japanese airline's Boeing 737NG fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Angus Batey
An overabundance of caution may be scuppering some business aircraft sales and even, on occasion, leading to aircraft being grounded.
Maintenance & Training

By Victoria Moores
BeauTech Power Systems and Japanese conglomerate JALUX have formed an aero-engine leasing joint venture which is set to invest $150 million in Airbus A320 engines.
Airlines & Lessors

By James Pozzi, Sean Broderick, Daniel Williams
Editors discuss the present and future of the CFM International CFM56 engine aftermarket and how the in-service fleet will develop over the next few years.
MRO Podcast

By Swaati Ketkar
Collins’ new Engineering Development and Test Center is aimed at reducing turnaround times and improving product design.
Supply Chain

By James Pozzi
Reports that the UAE-based lessor may look to offload the 80% stake it has held in the Jordanian MRO since 2016.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The FAA plans to mandate Boeing-recommended inspections of forward pressure bulkheads on some 980 787s to address production quality problems.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Kurt Hofmann
Oman-based LCC Salam Air has signed an MOU with Bahrain-based Gulf Air to explore maintenance capability that does not exist in its home country.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
In its first quarter as a public company, engine MRO provider StandardAero saw strong commercial aerospace demand, especially in the engine segment.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
MTU Maintenance's new engine shop in China adds further capacity to Pratt & Whitney’s GTF aftermarket network.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Lufthansa Technik Malta is building a new hangar that will focus on Boeing 787 cabin modifications.
MRO

By Alex Derber
Lufthansa Technik is developing several enhancements to its NDT inspection processes.
Emerging Technologies

By Jeremy Kariuki
West Star Aviation broke ground at its Grand Junction, Colo., MRO facility, where it will add 109,000 ft.² in space.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
MAB Engineering is targeting optimized turnarounds and faster technician prep through new technology and training strategies.
Emerging Technologies

By Alex Derber
AFI KLM E&M's external sales continued to grow in 2024.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
Shortages of material and labor along with cost inflation put pressure on German MRO provider Lufthansa Technik's profitability in its latest annual results.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi, Swaati Ketkar, Daniel Williams
Editors discuss the latest developments in India’s fleet and aftermarket as the country continues to develop as an aviation power.
MRO Podcast

By Christine Boynton
United Airlines has begun installations of Starlink internet on its regional aircraft, expecting to outfit more than 300 by the end of the year.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Matthew Fulco
Melrose Industries, parent company of GKN Aerospace, posted 11% annual revenue growth in 2024 on the back ofdemand for its engines and aftermarket businesses.
Aircraft & Propulsion