MRO Industry Rolling Daily Updates (June 2026)

June 3, 2026

StandardAero CEO Succession

StandardAero CEO Russell Ford has announced plans to retire at the end of this year. He will be succeeded by Paul McElhinney, StandardAero’s lead independent director, who will become CEO Oct. 1. McElhinney has more than three decades of aerospace and industrial leadership, serving on StandardAero’s board since 2019 and holding leadership roles at AE Industrial Partners, GE Power Services and GE Aerospace.

Iberia Seeks EASA Part 66 Certifying Staff

Iberia has launched an initiative to recruit European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 66 B1 and B2 licensed certifying staff to its line maintenance teams as part of its Flight Plan 2030. It is particularly seeking professionals with type ratings on Airbus A320ceo/neo, A321XLR, A330 and A350 fleets.

June 2, 2026

GA Telesis, CASC Sign MRO Cooperation Deal

GA Telesis has signed an agreement with China Aviation Supplies Co. (CASC) to cooperate across several areas of aftermarket support. This includes aviation materials support, major component leasing and distribution, MRO services, and overseas asset management and support.

3TOP Aviation Services Acquires Two Embraer E190s

 3TOP Aviation Services, a UK-based provider of aftermarket support and asset management, has acquired two Embraer E190-100 regional aircraft. The regional jets were previously operated by defunct Italian flag carrier Alitalia.