OGMA’s Opening Adds Much-Needed GTF Shop Capacity

Air Baltic A220

Air Baltic has been without nearly a third of its A220s due to engine inspection mandates.

Credit: Airbus/Jean-Vincent Reymondon
Faced with a sudden surge in unscheduled overhauls on top of durability-related shop visits, Pratt & Whitney has been working to bring online more PW1000G geared turbo­fan-capable shops to address the capacity crunch. In the spring of 2023, the OEM had 12 PW1000G-capable shops but acknowledged it...
Lindsay Bjerregaard

Lindsay Bjerregaard is managing editor for Aviation Week’s MRO portfolio. Her coverage focuses on MRO technology, workforce, and product and service news for AviationWeek.com, Aviation Week Marketplace and Inside MRO.

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