Aviation Week MRO

The company says anticipated heavy maintenance work for Spirit aircraft has developed more slowly than expected.

The MRO also is expanding both Airbus and Boeing widebody heavy check capabilities.

The Aviation Technical Education Council is petitioning the FAA to allow qualified high school students to take the agency’s General written test required for all prospective airframe and powerplant certificate candidates.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation is in talks to add an engine repair facility in Asia.

The 2026 Commercial Aviation Fleet & MRO Forecast projects that demand in Europe will account for 21% of the global engine maintenance market for 2026-35.

AJW Group sees strong African aftermarket demand, despite cash flow constraints in the region.

GetJet invests $29 million in a Vilnius MRO facility to expand in-house maintenance, create jobs and reduce reliance on third-party providers.

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim at Dubai South expands aircraft maintenance approval.

Lufthansa Technik posts double-digit revenue growth in H1 2026, driven by external customer work, despite margin pressures and supply chain challenges.

FTAI Aviation expands maintenance network with new partnerships in Cairo and Jakarta, boosting capacity and targeting growth in module restorations.

Aircraft lessor and asset manager Orix Aviation is buying UK-headquartered aftermarket specialist AerFin to expand into engine, component and end-of-life aircraft services.

Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss the recent comments from OEMs on the aftermarket and whether a new aircraft-engine OEM business model is achievable.

Britten-Norman unveils the first UK-built Islander in nearly six decades as production ramps up at its Bembridge facility on the Isle of Wight.

Pratt & Whitney GTF engine issues persist as the Airbus A220 marks a decade of operations.

Lufthansa Technik has begun trials of an updated form of its AeroShark fuel-saving aircraft coating, with its installation on a Lufthansa City Airlines A319.

Rolls-Royce boosts MRO profitability with increased shop visits, upgraded Trent 1000 engines and operational improvements across its network.

FAA mandates expanded CFM56-7B fan blade inspections after recent updates, addressing safety concerns following past and recent engine failures.

Willis Lease secures a five-year deal with Pratt & Whitney to expand engine storage and lease return services for GTF and mature engine programs.

AI, predictive maintenance and drones are helping Ascent Aviation manage hurdles such as tariff-related supply chain confusion.

Southwest Airlines retires older 737s as Boeing delivery rates improve, fueling the used asset market and addressing USM shortages for CFM56 engines.

A consortium of West African countries is exploring the establishment of a regional MRO.

APOC Aviation’s new CCO focuses on nose-to-tail support, A320neo components and diversification into widebodies and new-gen platforms.

After a very strong first half for Leap engine deliveries, Safran signals that the times of engine shortages are over.

TAAG Angola’s maintenance and technical strategy as it begins Boeing 787 operations to Europe.

AAR expands component services and airframe maintenance, leveraging cross-selling opportunities and facility growth to drive double-digit sales increases.