U.S. first-quarter earnings are typically a non-event, but not this year. Editors look ahead to updates from airlines and OEMs and share what they will be watching for.

Aviation Week forecasts that engine maintenance spending will drive much of the growth, rising 44% by 2035 to $19.4 billion.

Supply chains remain stretched. Airlines, still recovering after years of disrupted operations, are valuing predictable turnaround times more than ever.

Coltala Aerospace has hired MRO industry veteran Phil Bathurst as it targets organic growth but also sees opportunities for acquisitions.

More private equity-backed consolidation has occurred in the U.S. aftermarket following the purchase of PAS MRO by Air Transport Components.

Artificial intelligence’s demand for dedicated power is resonating with suppliers of older aircraft turbines.

CFM is expanding its overhaul network and increasing parts production as a foundation of its broadening aftermarket program for key narrowbody engines.

Scarcity—not demand—is now the defining challenge for the Asia-Pacific region’s engine aftermarket sector.