Safety, Ops & Regulation

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?
Apr 03, 2026
Pratt’s redesign addresses risks revealed in three in-service events in 2018-2020 in which a fan blade fractured due to fatigue cracking.
Mar 31, 2026
A new FAA rule will give the agency the flexibility to recognize certificates issued by its peers.
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.
Mar 26, 2026
Airlines and MRO providers should look out for non-airworthy engine parts after 12 containers were fraudulently redirected from their intended destination.
Mar 19, 2026
The FAA has kicked off a rulemaking that will expand mutual recognition of non-U.S. maintenance organization certificates through bilateral agreements.
Mar 19, 2026
Sales of certain spare parts and other short-cycle commercial aftermarket activity face near-term risks from the Iran war.
Mar 19, 2026
Recent winter storms in the U.S. have driven a rising focus on energy-efficient heating technology for aircraft hangars.