Aviation Week MRO

By Sean Broderick
CFM’s decision to cap the life limit of a critical Leap-1B component has Southwest Airlines concerned about a potential engine shortage.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Chinese lessor Hengqin Winglet Aircraft Technology has signed a contract with EFW for the conversion of one Airbus A330 passenger-to-freighter (P2F).
Airlines & Lessors

By James Pozzi
The acute shortage of spare new-technology engines in the market could reverse in the next five years and lead to oversupply.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Chromalloy CEO Chris Celtruda says reliability levels for next generation engines "indicates the problems of today are unlikely to moderate in the near term.”
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Pem-Air, a Florida-based engine repair shop, has added maintenance capability for CFM International Leap engines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
Lufthansa Technik Canada plans to open its interim eight-bay engine MRO facility in Calgary [Alberta] within days.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Operators desperate to keep their mid-life narrowbodies flying are increasingly looking at alternative parts strategies for high-value engine material.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi, Sean Broderick, Guy Norris
Aviation Week editors Sean Broderick, James Pozzi and Guy Norris discuss a few key things that stood out at Aviation Week’s AeroEngines Americas in Tampa.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Ryanair and CFM have made progress on a multi-year engine services agreement that includes support for the airline's plans to set up two of its own engine shops.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Airbus Helicopters inaugurated a new helicopter logistics center in Singapore that will serve as its primary parts distribution hub for the Asia-Pacific region.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Molly McMillin
Bombardier has acquired Velocity Maintenance Solutions, a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility based at the Wilmington, Delaware airport.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By James Pozzi
MRO provider Sanad is investing $100 million in its asset management business this year as part of efforts to enhance its aftermarket services.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Nandina REM has opened its first recycled carbon fiber production facility in Singapore.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Alex Derber
Embraer’s services and support backlog grew by 7% to $4.9 billion in the final quarter of 2025, and it has sustained that momentum into the new year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi, Michael Bruno
Explore the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions in the MRO sector from the booming aftermarket to the evolving engine market.
MRO Podcast

By Thierry Dubois
LATAM Airlines Group has ordered AeroShark riblet films from Lufthansa Technik (LHT) for an additional five Boeing 777s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
Airborne Capital is stepping up its commitment to end-of-lease services by partnering with an aviation-focused AI platform for technical records review.
Emerging Technologies

By James Pozzi
Powerplant availability issues were cited as flyadeal’s most pressing operational challenge, CEO Steven Greenway said at Aviation Week’s MRO Middle East.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard, Daniel Williams
Recorded live at MRO Middle East in Dubai, editors and analysts talk capacity ramp-ups, regional workforce challenges and new engine MRO capabilities.
MRO Podcast

By Sean Broderick
Pratt & Whitney projects strong MRO growth in 2026, driven by GTF and V2500 demand, despite challenges with older engines and parts supply.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
MROs in the Middle East are establishing partnerships and growing their training capabilities to meet rapidly growing demand for qualified talent.
Workforce & Training

By Alan Dron
DAE expects to spend between $2 to $3 billion on aircraft acquisitions in 2026, as it anticipates continuing strong market conditions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
TransDigm's purchase of Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation should not be read as a meaningful shift in the company’s parts-offering strategy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Beaver Technology Services' virtual reality system simulates aircraft maintenance at height.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has signed a 15-year maintenance agreement with Singapore Airlines low-cost subsidiary Scoot.
Aircraft & Propulsion