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Aviation Week & Space Technology - Inside MRO, May 2025

May 2025 Inside MRO cover

The MRO industry's widespread efforts to boost interest in aviation careers and create pipelines for new technicians are starting to make a dent in the labor shortage, but changing workforce dynamics are bringing different challenges for employers.

SAFETY & REGULATORY

2025 Aerospace Maintenance Competition at MRO Americas
article

Opinion: Human Hands And Ingenuity Will Lead MRO's Future

May 07, 2025
There were plenty of signs at MRO Americas 2025 leading the way to aviation's future.

DATA TOOL

Delta aircraft operated by Skywest
article

Declining Demand Expected For Regional Jet MRO

May 09, 2025
Aviation Week Network data shows that a declining commercial regional jet fleet is weakening MRO demand.

WORKFORCE

aircraft technician
article

How The MRO Industry Is Handling The Experience Gap

May 08, 2025
New hiring and training trends seek to solve the aftermarket industry’s issues with retention and inexperience.

ENGINEERED

aircraft lavatory
article

OEMs, Designers Pushing Monumental Changes In Lavatories

May 09, 2025
Narrowbody aircraft lavatories are incorporating wheelchair accessibility, touchless options and easier-to-maintain features.

MARKETPLACE

Boeing EnCore Interiors' connected galley concept
article

New Aircraft Galley Products Seek Better Maintenance, Flexibility

May 07, 2025
New connected and “plug-and-play” galley systems use technology aimed at improving predictive maintenance and cabin services.

VIEWPOINT

Graphic showing map with currency figures and aircraft
article

Opinion: Navigating Tariff Turbulence in the Aviation Supply Chain

May 07, 2025
Concrete tips to help aviation companies deal with tariff uncertainties.