The latest news in brief from the MRO industry, including firms obtaining European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 certification, and training courses available for design and production of aviation products and related components.

Asia-Pacific-based turboprop operators have been told to review their practices after safety data revealed higher-than-average incident rates in the region.

Canada’s Labor Minister has ordered final binding arbitration to resolve negotiations between WestJet and its Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.

The 10-year outlook for the Baltics and Eastern European region shows the in-service fleet expanding and MRO demand at $32 billion.

AirBaltic CEO Martin Gauss talks about fleet growth, the need for more equity and geared turbofan engine problems at MRO BEER.

Optima uses digital twin technology to combine engineering, fleet management and financial expertise in aircraft engine operations.

Magnetic Trading is planning growth in landing gear and radome repairs as it expands global locations.

Toma Matutyte, CEO of parts specialist Locatory.com, discusses why airlines are looking more at just-in-time inventory management and how the company is taping into artificial intelligence to help parts procurement efficiencies.