The FAA is slowly addressing gaps in its air carrier maintenance oversight process, but many shortcomings flagged by auditors are linked to staffing.

One of Europe’s largest MRO providers has said that it is close to returning to pre-pandemic profit margins as demand for engine work continues to surge.

The latest news in brief from the MRO industry.

IER MRO Industries CEO and Chairman Larry Howie discusses the progress of the company’s future engine MRO and test facility in Dubai.

Avmax Group is experiencing significant growth in Africa, driven by a surge in leasing, sales, and aftermarket support for turboprop and regional aircraft.

Embraer says it would establish a C-390 MRO facility in India with local partner Mahindra Group if the government there buys the airlifter.

Averna's Brian Couch discusses the critical role of quality test data in modern MRO operations and how centralized, structured data practices can improve reliability, reduce turnaround times, and strengthen the feedback loop between MROs and OEMs.

In 2025, JetBlue averaged about nine aircraft on the ground (AOG) due to Pratt GTF challenges; this year, JetBlue expects a decline to the mid-single digits.