Rolls-Royce boosts MRO profitability with increased shop visits, upgraded Trent 1000 engines and operational improvements across its network.

The latest news in brief from the MRO industry.

FAA mandates expanded CFM56-7B fan blade inspections after recent updates, addressing safety concerns following past and recent engine failures.

Willis Lease secures a five-year deal with Pratt & Whitney to expand engine storage and lease return services for GTF and mature engine programs.

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury believes Pratt will be in a “much more normalized situation” when it comes to commercial engine deliveries in 2028.

AI, predictive maintenance and drones are helping Ascent Aviation manage hurdles such as tariff-related supply chain confusion.

Southwest Airlines retires older 737s as Boeing delivery rates improve, fueling the used asset market and addressing USM shortages for CFM56 engines.

A consortium of West African countries is exploring the establishment of a regional MRO.