Aviation Week MRO

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.

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.