Aviation Week MRO

Operators of Rolls-Royce-powered Boeing 787s will have four years to replace certain fan cowl parts to ensure the engines are protected from debris in the rare case of a serious engine failure, a new FAA draft rule said.

See how the commercial aircraft fleet will grow in Asia-Pacific from 2026 to 2035.

Rising engine costs have driven Brazilian carrier Gol to seek government financing for engine shop visits.

Program provides training for entry-level positions in MRO and logistics.

StandardAero reports strong commercial and business aviation demand and expects a military maintenance uptick as deployed assets return.

FL Technics’ new MRO facility in the Dominican Republic has received its first customer aircraft.

EgyptAir’s in-house MRO leverages the airline’s 737 MAX entry into service.

AFI KLM E&M is seeing OEM component design trends that limit repair options and increase reliance on replacement.

Embraer boosted services revenues 24% in the second quarter, benefitting from higher volumes and its broader strategy to grow its aftermarket business.

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise’s engineering business continued to feel the effects of regional conflict and associated airspace closures during the first half of 2026.

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.