The MRO Middle East show in Dubai – collocated with Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) – saw records being smashed from visitor numbers to exhibitors.

LATAM Airlines Group has ordered AeroShark riblet films from Lufthansa Technik (LHT) for an additional five Boeing 777s.

Airborne Capital is stepping up its commitment to end-of-lease services by partnering with an aviation-focused AI platform for technical records review.

Powerplant availability issues were cited as flyadeal’s most pressing operational challenge, CEO Steven Greenway said at Aviation Week’s MRO Middle East.

The latest news in brief from the MRO industry.

Pratt & Whitney projects strong MRO growth in 2026, driven by GTF and V2500 demand, despite challenges with older engines and parts supply.

MROs in the Middle East are establishing partnerships and growing their training capabilities to meet rapidly growing demand for qualified talent.

DAE expects to spend between $2 to $3 billion on aircraft acquisitions in 2026, as it anticipates continuing strong market conditions.