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Aviation Week & Space Technology - Inside MRO, June 2026

VOL. 188 NO. 3 June 01, 2026
Digital Cover of Inside MRO for June/July 2026
Credit: Lindsay Bjerregaard/AW&ST

MAINTENANCE CHECK

aviation maintenance students studying an aircraft engine
article

How Can Industry Help A&P Students?

May 29, 2026
What can the aviation MRO industry do to help more students complete the A&P program and take the exam?

CONTRACTS

Emirates new Dubai South complex
article

Inside MRO News Briefs And Contracts, June-July 2026

May 26, 2026
Latest MRO news and contracts from around the world.

SAFETY

Paris airport tarmac showing passenger terminal building
article

Fuel Shortage Concerns Prompt EASA Jet A Guidance

May 27, 2026
As the Middle East conflict drags on, jet fuel suppliers face supply dilemma.
drug test form
article

Opinion: Preparing For The FAA’s Global Substance Testing Requirements

May 26, 2026
The industry must prepare to comply with the FAA’s foreign repair station drug and alcohol testing rule.

DATA TOOL

Airbus A330
article

Widebody Fleets Tip Scales To Asia For Engine MRO Demand

May 26, 2026
North America’s narrowbody-dominant fleet shifts engine MRO value to Asia.

OPERATIONS

JOB AIR Technic MRO in Mosnov, Czechia
article

MRO M&A Rides An Investment Wave

May 29, 2026
The aviation aftermarket is hot—and this is what bankers, private equity and strategic MROs are buying and looking for.
Rolls-Royce Trent engine shop
article

Delta TechOps Plans To Quadruple Revenue Through Third-Party Push

May 28, 2026
Delta TechOps is accelerating engine capacity and signing third-party deals to meet its lofty revenue targets.
Aircraft inside Horizon Air PDX hangar

Gallery: Inside Horizon Air’s PDX Maintenance Base

Apr 09, 2026
Aviation Week takes a look inside Horizon Air’s Portland International Airport maintenance facility.
Boeing 767-300F cargo aircraft operated by FedEx
article

FedEx’s Lean Strategy For Maintenance Checks

May 27, 2026
How FedEx used Lean manufacturing models to improve maintenance check efficiency.

REGIONAL

Magnetic MRO hangar in Tallinn
article

Eastern European And Baltic MROs Adapt Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

May 22, 2026
Global economic and political volatility is driving Eastern European and Baltic MROs to diversify sourcing and expand capacity.

TECHNOLOGY

Pratt & Whitney technician at engine center in West Palm Beach, Florida
article

Investments Help Pratt & Whitney Fortify GTF MRO Network

May 29, 2026
Pratt is investing in the U.S. and Poland in the company’s latest efforts to ensure the PW1000G fleet is supported as it matures.
Aviation Week’s Christine Boynton (left) moderates an AI-focused panel at MRO Americas with (from left) Alice Belcher, Nicole Austin and Stephen Snyder.
article

Airlines Mull AI’s Potential, Limits For MRO

Apr 27, 2026
While some airlines see AI driving maintenance efficiencies, others raise concerns about potential future "brain drain" from overreliance on the technology.

CONNECTIVITY

Star Alliance Airbus A330-343
article

FAA Altimeter Upgrade Plan Feasible, Stakeholders Say

May 28, 2026
A new round of wireless services is coming, and this time, regulators and key industry players have a cohesive plan.mro

SUPPLY CHAIN

aircraft technician working on hardware
article

IATP Advances APU Pooling Concept

May 27, 2026
A new auxiliary power unit pooling structure is gaining steam as airlines seek faster access to critical components.
Titan Airways Airbus A320-233
article

ACMI Pressure Drives Titan Airways Toward Parts Pooling Strategy

May 28, 2026
ACMI operator Titan Airways is joining the International Airlines Technical Pool.

WORKFORCE & TRAINING

Hawaiian Airlines Maintenance Technician Development Program with Honolulu Community College
article

Solving A&P Student Dropout Rates and Testing Hurdles

May 28, 2026
More young people are pursuing MRO careers in Part 147 programs, but attrition continues. How can the industry keep them there?

MRO CHAT

DASI headquarters
article

DASI Forges Ahead Under New Ownership

May 27, 2026
John Dziuba, co-CEO and founder of aircraft inventory services provider DASI, discusses the company’s buying and technology strategies as it secures new capital backing.

AIRCRAFT

United Airlines CRJ200 cabin
article

MHIRJ Bolsters CRJ Aftermarket Support

May 28, 2026
Legacy Bombardier regional jets may be around for a while, and MHI RJ Aviation is prepared for the challenge.
used parts and materials
article

Sustainability Pressures Reshape Aviation Repair Strategies

May 27, 2026
Aviation’s increased sustainability focus is influencing OEM part design and maintenance practices.

ENGINES

Gaël Méheust, CFM President and CEO, and Marco Sansavini, Iberia President and CEO
article

Iberia Maintenance Makes Its Leap Move

May 28, 2026
Iberia Maintenance is fast-tracking its Leap engine capability after joining CFM International’s elite Premier MRO network.
GKN Aerospace employee
article

GKN Aerospace Additive Fabrication Emerging As Catalyst For Growth

May 01, 2026
GKN Aerospace is turning to additive fabrication as a “big play” to secure positions on next-generation aircraft programs and improve production efficiency.

ENGINE EVOLUTION

: Beta is building conforming CX300 aircraft for company and FAA certification testing. Credit: Beta Technologies
article

Beta Advances Conforming Builds As Motor Certification Work Continues

May 13, 2026
Beta Technologies is advancing conforming aircraft and propulsion systems for certification testing.

ENGINEERED

Garmin’s ROA technology
article

Next-Gen Avionics Products Target Runway Safety Threats

May 28, 2026
Specialists in runway incursion avoidance systems roll out new products and upgrades to reduce safety risks.

MARKETPLACE

GA Telesis employee
article

Landing Gear MROs Expand Investments Amid Growing Demand

May 26, 2026
Aftermarket providers are making acquisitions, investing in new equipment and facilities and adding services to boost their landing gear portfolios.

VIEWPOINT

MRO technician
article

Opinion: How Vertical AI Helps More Flights With Fewer Hands And Parts

May 26, 2026
Why purpose-built artificial intelligence tools—rather than generic ones—are necessary for effective results in aviation MRO.