Gallery: The Top MRO Stories Of 2025

Aviation Week Network Staff December 22, 2025

Tool Damage Linked To Delta 717 Gear-Up Landing

Credit: FAA via NTSB

The FAA will mandate repetitive inspections designed to prevent a failure scenario that forced a Delta Boeing 717 to land without its nose gear in June 2023.

A Southwest Boeing 737 aircraft taking off.

Southwest To Begin 737 Fleet Retrofits Next Month

Credit: Southwest Airlines

Cabin upgrades to the airline's Boeing 737 aircraft are set to be completed at the end of 2025.

Engines Drive Surge In Boeing 757 Values

Credit: StandardAero

StandardAero sees Boeing 757 values rising despite retirements due to high parts demand and maintenance costs.

Swiss CEO Sees No End To A220 GTF Reliability Problems

Swiss International Air Lines expects issues with the Pratt & Whitney PW1500G (GTF) engines that power its Airbus A220-100 and -300 fleet to continue through the decade.

FAA Expands Landing Gear Checks After Improper MRO Work

Credit: AIAS

FAA to order Boeing 737 and 757 operators to review maintenance or conduct inspections ensuring aircraft do not have improperly maintained landing gear parts.

Discover the top five MRO stories from 2025, showcasing significant developments such as tool damage tied to the Delta 717 gear-up landing.

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