Aviation Week MRO

By Alex Derber
What this year may have in store for the engine segment.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
A Japan Airlines Boeing 787-9 with drag-reducing riblet paint over most of the fuselage is expected to enter service on international flights in mid-January.
Airlines & Lessors

By Keith Mwanalushi
As more airlines opt to densify cabins, MRO providers are adapting maintenance programs to keep up.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Swaati Ketkar
Air India plans to take full control of its domestic line maintenance by April.
MRO

By Molly McMillin
Wichita-based MRO provider Global Aviation Tech has completed its first installation of a Tamarack active winglet as Tamarack’s newest authorized dealer.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
Some manufacturers are cooling on full-service flight-hour-based programs for new-generation engines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
The logistics specialist is advancing efforts to improve regulation on the transportation of aircraft engines.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Keith Mwanalushi
Muirhead’s new integrated seat cover service is aimed at reducing complexity, lead times and cost for airlines.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Alex Derber
AFI KLM E&M has secured 10 spare CFM Leap 1As and 1Bs to support airline customers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
FEAM’s new partnership with UrbanLink Air Mobility follows similar partnerships established with other advanced air mobility companies in 2024.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
AAR Corp’s top executive is not ready to project a surge in availability of much-coveted used serviceable material (USM).
Supply Chain

By Matthew Fulco
MRO providers have been among the top beneficiaries of Airbus and Boeing’s production woes, as increased flying of older jets have prompted more shop visits.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
Joramco owner DAE said the Jordanian MRO provider contributed significantly to overall revenue group.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
HAECO Global will lease a new 290,000 sq-ft facility for the engine hospital shop visits in Dallas.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Marshall Aerospace says it has secured a two-year contract extension to support Lockheed Martin C-130Js in the Danish and Norwegian air forces.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Swaati Ketkar
Following an initial attempt in 2022, Adani Group has signed a new binding agreement to purchase a majority stake in Air Works.
MRO

By James Pozzi
The definitive agreement, announced in December, will see AAR divest its landing gear repair operation.
Services & Support

By James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard, Sean Broderick, Lee Ann Shay, Daniel Williams
Editors discuss what could be on the horizon for MRO in 2025, touching on turnaround times, AI and aircraft recycling, plus module swaps, parts approvals and more.
MRO Podcast

By Victoria Moores
Kenya Airways’ CEO hopes to grow the airline’s MRO business through a partnership with South African Airways.
MRO

By Alan Dron
AAR will pay more than $55 million to resolve investigations by the U.S. Justice Department and SEC into violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Speaking on a Q4 earnings call, Heico Flight Support Group President Eric Mendelson said his company continues to see “tremendous” supply chain challenges.
Supply Chain

By James Pozzi
Johannes Bussmann will become CEO of MTU Aero Engines in 2025 succeeding Lars Wagner.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
GKN Aerospace is transitioning to a new, purpose-built engine parts repair facility in San Diego to meet increasing demand and expand its capabilities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The FAA has fast-tracked a final rule mandating drug and alcohol testing in non-U.S. repair stations approved to work on U.S. aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
ExecuJet MRO Services is adding a paint shop in an agreement with Satys Aerospace.
Aircraft & Propulsion