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Aviation Week & Space Technology - Inside MRO, April/May 2026

VOL. 188 NO. 2 April 06, 2026

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MAINTENANCE CHECK

The Rabbit Hole Of Aviation Aftermarket History

Apr 03, 2026

Did you know that the acronym MRO—widely used in the aviation aftermarket today—was born from Aviation Week’s MRO ’96, the first MRO Americas?

SAFETY & REGULATORY

underside view of aircraft undergoing maintenance

FAA Moves To Allow Recognition Of Foreign Maintenance Certificates

Mar 31, 2026

A new FAA rule will give the agency the flexibility to recognize certificates issued by its peers.

Opinion: New AMTs Prioritize Positive Workplace Culture

Mar 27, 2026

ARSA highlights the importance of a welcoming and supportive workplace culture to attract and retain new technicians.

CONTRACTS AND BRIEFS

Inside MRO News Briefs And Contracts, March-April 2026

Mar 30, 2026

Latest MRO news and contracts from around the world.

DATA TOOL

North American Regional Aircraft To See Declining Heavy Check Demand

Mar 30, 2026

Aviation Week forecasts that North American RJ and turboprop retirements will cause a dip in heavy check demand over the next decade.

AIRLINE INSIGHT

Southwest Navigates Engine Constraints And Boeing 737 MAX Transition

Apr 01, 2026

Ken Barone discusses how Southwest Airlines is managing industry obstacles and its Boeing 737 MAX transition.

WORKFORCE

Shifting DEI Policies Affect Aviation MRO Workforce Recruiting Efforts

Mar 31, 2026

Anti-DEI pushes in the U.S. are straining some workforce pipeline initiatives, while other regions are seeing improved progress on diversity.

mechanic studying engine with flashlight

MRO Navigates The Rise In Gig-Style Technician Labor

Mar 31, 2026

More technicians are chasing flexible, gig-style work, but MROs stress that this must not compromise safety.

Intensified Labor Competition Drives New MRO Workforce Strategies

Apr 03, 2026

New MRO labor strategies are prioritizing earlier education, developmental training and improved benefits.

MRO CHAT

Hanwha Aviation CEO Jeff Lewis Outlines Strategy

Apr 02, 2026

The engine lessor started from scratch less than two years ago—and now operates from three continents and owns an MRO.

MRO AMERICAS

People, Factors And Stories Behind What Launched MRO 30 Years Ago

Apr 01, 2026

Ever wonder where the term MRO came from or how the aviation aftermarket got so big? Many of the answers came from MRO ’96, the first MRO Americas.

An Inside Look At How Teams Prepare For The ‘MRO Olympics'

Apr 01, 2026

Aerospace Maintenance Competition teams spend months practicing to perfect dozens of technical skills.

Mark Yerger: Transforming Aviation MRO and Inspiring Future Leaders

Apr 01, 2026

Mark Yerger, retired FedEx senior vice president and industry advocate, to receive Aviation Week’s Lifetime Achievement Award in MRO on April 21 at MRO Americas.

TECHNOLOGY

Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A330 taking off

Revamped SAS Sees Predictive Maintenance Gains

Mar 31, 2026

Predictive maintenance is helping Scandinavian Airlines achieve higher reliability with an aging fleet.

NASA’s New Push To Modernize MRO

Mar 02, 2026

NASA has launched two initiatives seeking to harness technology to improve MRO and prepare the sector for next-generation aviation.

SUPPLY CHAIN

Growing USM Market Competition Prompts New Investment Strategies

Apr 02, 2026

Parts traders are adapting USM strategies to stay ahead in a crowded market.

OPERATIONS

Boeing Global Services CEO On Efficiency Projects

Apr 01, 2026

Boeing Global Services President and CEO Chris Raymond talks with Lee Ann Shay about nuances of its business in a one-on-one interview at Boeing’s offices.

Component OEMs Pursue MRO Growth

Apr 02, 2026

Component manufacturers are looking to new opportunities to increase their MRO market share.

REGIONAL

New Investments Build Momentum Across Florida’s MRO Ecosystem

Apr 01, 2026

Aftermarket companies in Florida are increasing investments in capabilities, facilities and labor as the market sees significant mergers and acquisitions.

Hong Kong Aero Engine Services CEO George Edmunds

Asia-Pacific Engine MRO Grapples With Scarcity, Supply Chain Strain

Apr 02, 2026

Scarcity—not demand—is now the defining challenge for the Asia-Pacific region’s engine aftermarket sector.

ENGINES

CFM Buttresses Leap And CFM56 Support As Demand Surges

Apr 03, 2026

CFM is expanding its overhaul network and increasing parts production as a foundation of its broadening aftermarket program for key narrowbody engines.

How AI’s Growing Power Grab Is Affecting Engine MRO

Apr 03, 2026

Artificial intelligence’s demand for dedicated power is resonating with suppliers of older aircraft turbines.

GE Accelerates Singapore Repair Growth Capability

Mar 31, 2026

New repair technologies and processes are driving GE’s push to reduce engine turnaround time and expand capacity without adding to its footprint in Singapore.

What GE Aerospace’s Reorganization Means For MRO

Apr 03, 2026

Restructuring into a fully integrated commercial engines and services organization accelerates GE Aerospace’s aftermarket expansion.

ENGINE EVOLUTION

RTX Targets Minor Changes For ATR 72 Hybrid-Electric Installation

Mar 19, 2026

Pratt & Whitney Canada and Collins Aerospace are designing a hybrid-electric propulsion system for research and technology purposes.

Collins Switches On Electric Drive For Hybrid Pratt & Whitney GTF

Mar 16, 2026

Collins Aerospace has begun tests of an electric motor drive system which will pave the way for follow-on demonstrations of hybrid-electric technology on a GTF.

ENGINEERED

New Tech Drives Greater Functionality For Aircraft Lighting Systems

Mar 31, 2026

Designers of newer LED lighting systems are targeting new applications and improved performance.

MARKETPLACE

Acron Aviation Virtual Flight Deck training system software viewed on monitors

Aviation Training Specialists Upgrade MRO Product Offerings

Mar 30, 2026

Aviation maintenance training products and courses are getting upgrades to meet the industry’s latest requirements.

VIEWPOINT

Opinion: MROs Deploy Strategic Options For Greater Fleet Availability

Mar 31, 2026

Aftermarket companies are increasingly adopting new scaling and M&A strategies to address supply chain disruptions.

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MAINTENANCE CHECK

SAFETY & REGULATORY

CONTRACTS AND BRIEFS

DATA TOOL

AIRLINE INSIGHT

WORKFORCE

MRO CHAT

MRO AMERICAS

TECHNOLOGY

SUPPLY CHAIN

OPERATIONS

REGIONAL

ENGINES

ENGINE EVOLUTION

ENGINEERED

MARKETPLACE

VIEWPOINT