The new configuration would allow United to install 364 seats on each aircraft, nearly 100 more than the airline has on many of its three-class 777s.

Gulf Air has marked the successful insourcing and completion of a C1 Check on its Airbus 321, ahead of schedule. Carried out by the airline's engineers and technicians this achievement reinforces Gulf Air's technical capabilities – delivering Gulf Air's first insourced C1 Check in 25 years.

Parker Aerospace, has signed a long-term agreement with Emirates Airline to provide a comprehensive maintenance package for its fleet of Boeing 777 and Airbus A330/A340 aircraft and engines.

After expanding its facilities in Germany, RAS sees opportunities in Namibia.

Middle East MRO facilities feature a variety of services for aircraft and their engines.

Mid-East carriers are experiencing growing pains as they contend with congestion from a booming air transport market.

Is Latin American MRO ready for growth? The region accounts for 8% of the 27,531 aircraft in the 2014 global fleet and 6% of the MRO value of $62.1 billion—but Jonathan Berger, vice president of ICF International, predicts this MRO market will grow to $5.9 billion by 2024, at 5.2% per annum.

New software suites offer improved parts-management capabilities that should help airlines to better regulate AOG costs.