Aviation Week MRO

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.

Listen in as Christine Boynton, James Pozzi and Dan Williams discuss the aftermarket highlights of the 2026 Farnborough Airshow.

The FAA’s radio altimeter (RA) upgrade mandate sets Dec. 30, 2030, as the deadline for commercial aircraft and will give other affected operations, including Part 135, until Oct. 31, 2034.

Lufthansa Technik and Safran establish landing gear partnership as the Airbus A350 fleet approaches its first round of heavy checks.

Lithuanian MRO provider FL Technics has named Saulius Bajarunas as its new CEO.

Boeing is noticing changes in typical maintenance technician training and career progression—and it has ideas for overcoming hurdles.

Ontic partners with CFS Aero to expand into engine and APU systems, leveraging certification expertise and boosting aftermarket capabilities.

Pratt & Whitney’s aftermarket sales have driven a 50% rise in second-quarter operating profit for the RTX subsidiary.

FAA will require radio altimeter upgrades ahead of expanded C-band wireless services beginning in 2030.

Alfor Aviation develops a faster A330 PTF conversion system, plans Teesside facility to cut costs and downtime while creating 250 skilled jobs by 2027.

ITP Aero has begun repairing and overhauling low-pressure turbine (LPT) modules on the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000, expanding its role on the engine program.

Boeing shares its latest projections for how many pilots, maintenance technicians and crew will be needed in the coming decades—and how to meet demand.

Lufthansa Technik signed an agreement with GE Aerospace subsidiary Unison to become the authorized European repair provider for ignition system components on the Leap engine family.

GKN Aerospace won long-term Pratt & Whitney contracts to repair GTF engine components using advanced additive manufacturing technology.

AFI KLM E&M and lessor AerCap have formalized plans to establish a CFM International Leap leasing joint venture to ease asset availability constraints as the global fleet of aircraft powered by the engine family continues to expand.

ITP Aero has expanded its engine parts repair capabilities for both the Pratt & Whitney PW1500G and PW1900G after signing a 10-year agreement with the engine OEM.