Aviation Week 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

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
AAR Corp. has rolled out sustainability initiatives related to waste reduction, energy efficiency, paperless operations and improved reporting.
MRO

By Alex Derber
Operators are looking to older assets in the face of aircraft production and supply chain challenges.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Garrett Reim
Airbus Ventures invests in Singapore-based Eureka Robotics.
Emerging Technologies

By Alex Derber
MRO provider AAR and AFI KLM E&M are pursuing another transatlantic partnership, this time for nacelle maintenance in Asia-Pacific.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
VSE Corporation’s recent $200 million acquisition of Kellstrom Aerospace positions it to capture a bigger share of the commercial aerospace engine aftermarket.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Material flow from suppliers continues to be GE Aerospace’s output-pacing item for both original equipment and maintenance services heading into 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi, Guy Norris, Daniel Williams
As D checks on older Boeing 787s ramp up, the first all-composite widebody's characteristics make it a unique proposition for MRO shops.
MRO Podcast

By Lee Ann Shay
Comlux’s new Dubai service and maintenance center will serve as its regional headquarters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
JMC Aviation’s commercial director shares perspectives on global recruitment strategies and how technology is creating efficiencies.
Workforce & Training

By Molly McMillin
Airbus Corporate Jets’ ACJ220 is making its MEBAA debut at the show.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Rolls-Royce has restarted civil engine activity at its Dahlewitz, Germany, facility by inducting its first Trent 1000 as it continues to ramp up capacity.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering is aiming to form a joint venture with an engine MRO in the Middle East.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Recognizing aviation industry philanthropist Dr. Tammera Holmes, founder of AeroStar Avion Institute.
Workforce & Training

By James Pozzi
Lufthansa Technik has confirmed plans to build a new Portugal-based component repair facility near Porto and expects it to commence operations toward the end of 2027.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
A newly developed high-pressure turbine upgrade kit to increase CFM Leap 1A time-on-wing has been cleared for use after receiving FAA and EASA certification.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The outlook underscores the aftermarket’s still-critical role in helping operators fill gaps created by delivery delays and durability issues.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
British Airways has partnered with the Aviation Institute of Maintenance to offer a training program that qualifies participants to work at the airline.
Workforce & Training

By Sean Broderick
Pratt & Whitney’s upgraded Advantage derivative of its PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) engine is on track for certification in early 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
Air India is working to bring line and base maintenance in-house as it faces significant fleet growth and $400 million cabin refit program.
MRO