Aviation Week MRO

The engine manufacturer is hoping to bump geared turbofan maintenance output in 2025.

Boeing and Shift5 have unveiled a partnership that will see the OEM offer the vendor's aircraft network security program compliance software.

Speaking at MRO Middle East, Joramco's CEO outlined capacity expansion, new capability and slot availability.

Flyadeal's CEO reports supply chain challenges, particularly in engine availability and buyer furnished equipment for aircraft.

Etihad Engineering is planning additional maintenance capacity, workforce growth and efficiencies.

ST Engineering has secured two engine MRO contracts from two Middle Eastern airlines.

GE Aerospace’s investment includes Leap and GE9X capabilities and capacity.

Insights from MRO Latin America in Panama—including what potential U.S. tariffs on the region could mean for aerospace manufacturing and workforce.

Airbus is adding new services and improvements to support Middle Eastern A350 operators.

The Sanad Group says it has offloaded its aircraft parts portfolio to AerSale to focus on core competencies.

Latin American MROs share predictions for how tariffs, immigration crackdowns, and drug and alcohol testing policies might impact the aftermarket.

Will you be at MRO Middle East 2025, Feb. 10-11, at the Dubai World Trade Center, UAE? Its the largest MRO and Interiors event in the region and the gathering provides the best opportunity to meet the entire industry under one roof. The event is focused on commercial aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul. The two-day exhibition features 250 international exhibitors as well as 80+ expert speakers on a wide range of topics at the free to attend Go Live! Theater.

Mexican ULCC Viva has unveiled plans to build a maintenance, repair and overhaul workshop at Queretaro International airport.

Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary is offering a general outline for the Ireland-based ULCC’s next big MRO project.

The Panamanian flag carrier aims to start work on enlarging the three-bay facility by the end of 2025.

Airlines and operators extending the leases of narrowbody engine assets is leading to heavier maintenance workscopes at engine repair shops.

Heico’s Flight Support Group has acquired 90% of the stock of business jet MRO provider Millennium International for an undisclosed amount.

Capitol Meridian Partners has invested in MRO industry staffing and services provider Launch Technical Workforce Solutions.

Thai airport operator Airports of Thailand is in the process of making Chiang Rai airport a new MRO center, with an eye on the Chinese market.

GA Telesis has opened a new Latin America and Caribbean headquarters in El Salvador to target new regional business and collaboration.

The independent Spanish engine company wants to leverage its manufacturing and MRO capabilities to reduce industry bottlenecks.

Ryanair has broken ground on a new, four-bay airframe maintenance hangar at Dublin Airport and may insource some engine overhauls.

Aviation is “in the stone age” of AI in engine maintenance, but its predictive capabilities can lead to major savings, panelists at Aero-Engines Americas said.

Aviation Week editors discuss key trends from this week's ELTF and Aero-Engines Americas conferences in Fort Worth. Spoiler alert: there are lots of balancing acts.

Demand is surging across commercial aviation even as an imbalance persists between supply and demand.