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Aviation Week & Space Technology - Inside MRO, October 2025

VOL. 187 NO. 10 October 13, 2025

aircraft facility — Aircraft health monitoring systems are trending toward game-changing functionalities as they become increasingly digital and incorporate artificial intelligence and more cloud-based architectures.

Credit: British Airways

OPERATIONS

How Stability, Slots And Strategy Are Reshaping Base Maintenance

Oct 10, 2025

Base maintenance strategy is shifting as airlines and MROs around the world navigate fleet, supply chain and geopolitical changes.

graphic, map, U.S. Flag, Tariffs Scabble tiles

Shifts In Tariffs And Economic Factors Are Affecting MRO

Oct 10, 2025

Are U.S. tariffs having a big impact on the aviation MRO industry?

Component MROs Adapt As Supply Chain, Workforce Issues Persist

Oct 07, 2025

The components aftermarket is dealing with supply chain problems, workforce shortages and technology transitions.

MAINTENANCE CHECK

Lufthansa Technik’s engine shops in Hamburg, Germany

MRO Industry’s Focused Efforts Are Leading To Production Efficiencies

Oct 10, 2025

Has the aviation MRO industry reached a new normal, including supply chain?

CONTRACTS

Joramco and DAE Engineering executives with Jordanian king

Inside MRO News Briefs And Contracts, October 2025

Oct 06, 2025

Latest MRO news and contracts from around the world.

SAFETY & REGULATORY

Coalition Seeks Efficient MRO Shop Drug-Testing Rule Implementation

Oct 06, 2025

The new FAA foreign repair station rule on drug and alcohol testing needs a few minor changes ahead of implementation, a coalition says.

Opinion: Keeping Pace With New Aircraft Technologies

Oct 05, 2025

Maintenance technologies are rolling out faster than new aircraft introduction timelines, which could limit their full benefits.

DATA TOOL

New Aviation Week Forecast Projects Record Engine MRO Growth

Oct 08, 2025

The Aviation Week Network also predicts changing demand in the North American, Indian and Middle Eastern markets.

AIRLINE INSIGHT

Andy Best, British Airways' Chief Technical Officer

How British Airways Is Driving MRO Efficiencies Across Its Fleet

Oct 10, 2025

British Airways’ maintenance operation is gearing up for fleet expansion.

REGIONAL

Gallery: Europe’s Aftermarket Grows Footprint In 2025

Oct 08, 2025

MROs, airlines and OEMs are setting up new facilities and growing their portfolios throughout Europe.

FL Technics Takes Pragmatic Path To MRO Growth

Oct 09, 2025

The Lithuanian MRO provider is focusing on practical technologies, new capabilities and training initiatives to keep up with customer demand.

Indian Stakeholders Push For Civil And Defense MRO Convergence

Oct 08, 2025

Unifying India’s civil and defense MRO capabilities could solve the country’s aviation sector growth constraints.

Bengaluru International Airport MRO facility groundbreaking

India And Singapore Forge Strategic MRO Collaboration

Oct 08, 2025

Government and aviation industry stakeholders in India and Singapore are collaborating to grow India’s MRO capabilities.

Airbus: African MRO At Inflection Point

Sep 05, 2025

Africa’s MRO industry nears an inflection point where rapid fleet and passenger growth are creating unsustainable dependency on overseas maintenance services.

Fokker Services Asia Steps Up Its Pivot Toward Embraer, ATR Aircraft

Oct 10, 2025

Fokker Services Asia is planning capacity and efficiency drives to accommodate more Embraer and ATR aircraft as demand for its regional fleet winds down.

TECHNOLOGY

MRO Software’s Interoperability Challenge

Oct 07, 2025

Specialists in MRO software seek to bridge the divide between disparate platforms as the push for digitalization intensifies.

INTERIORS

J&C Aero Takes Integrated Approach To Cabin Interiors

Oct 09, 2025

Lithuanian cabin interiors specialist recently combined its Part 21, CAMO and Part 145 capabilities in one new hub to provide flexibility and speed.

JetBlue Is Amazon's First Airline Customer For Project Kuiper Wi-Fi

Sep 04, 2025

JetBlue Airways plans to introduce next-generation satellite inflight connectivity (IFC) from Amazon onboard a portion of its fleet beginning in 2027

WORKFORCE

military-trained mechanic working on aircraft

ATEC Highlights U.S. MRO Workforce Progress And Challenges

Oct 09, 2025

Grassroots initiatives are helping prospective aviation mechanics embark on careers, but the pipeline needs more support and less political interference.

SUPPLY CHAIN

A technician working on an aircraft disassembly at Ascent Aviation’s Marana, Arizona, facility.

How Blockchain Will Help Ascent Aviation Break Into China’s USM Market

Sep 04, 2025

Ascent Aviation Services has chosen Block Aero Technologies to digitalize its used serviceable material business and open doors to selling parts in China.

AIRCRAFT

Israel Aerospace Industries Boeing 777 freighter conversion

IAI Gains World’s First 777 Conversion Supplemental Type Certification

Sep 02, 2025

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has secured supplemental type certification (STC) for its Boeing 777 passenger-to-freighter conversion program.

ENGINES

How Europe’s Engine Market Is Adapting For The Long Haul

Oct 09, 2025

European engine aftermarket leaders discussed how the sector is adjusting for the long haul at AeroEngines Europe.

Government and industry guests viewed ST Engineering’s artificial-intelligence-enhanced visual evaluation technology for engine receiving inspection in the MRO’s new engine maintenance facility in Singapore.

ST Engineering Expands CFM56 And Leap MRO

Oct 06, 2025

ST Engineering’s multimillion-dollar investment is intended to double its Singapore shop’s capacity for CFM International’s CFM56 and Leap engines by 2027.

Engine Analysis Tool Prevents New Failures After GEnx-1B Incident

Sep 06, 2025

The data analytic tool was developed by GE Aerospace in the wake of a 2024 GEnx-1B engine in-flight failure.

Chief Mechanic Role Marks New Phase For CFM RISE Program

Sep 09, 2025

GE Aerospace has appointed veteran engineer Craig Higgins as chief mechanic and architect for the Open Fan engine project.

SUSTAINABILITY

Aircraft Recyclers Strive To Maintain Composites, Metal Qualities

Oct 10, 2025

Salvaged carbon fiber gives discouraging results, while aluminum is the first metal to make significant progress in higher-value recycling.

MRO CHAT

Harald Gloy, Lufthansa Technik Chief Operating Officer

LHT COO Talks Strategy, Expansions And €10 Billion Revenue Target

Oct 08, 2025

Harald Gloy speaks with Lee Ann Shay in Hamburg about the company’s future plans.

ENGINEERED

Aircraft Health Monitoring Systems Seek Digital Improvements

Oct 08, 2025

Future aircraft health monitoring systems are leveraging artificial intelligence and cloud-based architectures.

MARKETPLACE

Part 21 Providers Upgrade Design And Production Portfolios

Oct 06, 2025

Part 21J and 21G services providers boost capabilities to offer a wider array of aircraft design and production projects.

VIEWPOINT

Opinion: Brexit’s Lasting Impact On The UK’s MRO Workforce

Oct 10, 2025

MROs in the UK must navigate complicated regulatory challenges and competition for qualified labor after Brexit.

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OPERATIONS

MAINTENANCE CHECK

CONTRACTS

SAFETY & REGULATORY

DATA TOOL

AIRLINE INSIGHT

REGIONAL

TECHNOLOGY

INTERIORS

WORKFORCE

SUPPLY CHAIN

AIRCRAFT

ENGINES

SUSTAINABILITY

MRO CHAT

ENGINEERED

MARKETPLACE

VIEWPOINT