The latest news in brief from the MRO industry includes signings of maintenance agreements and a memorandum of understanding (MOU).

The company is fine-tuning its maintenance, repair and overhaul strategy for the turbofan amid production rate uncertainties and durability issues.

FTAI Aviation is eyeing expansion of its Montreal overhaul facility to include IAE V2500 capability to support its expanding portfolio for the narrowbody engine

Comac has signed agreements with the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and MRO provider HAECO to support the operation of the C919 narrowbody in Hong Kong.

The MRO shop, in a free-trade zone near the Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport, should be operational in 2026, Safran said.

The knock-on effects of Boeing’s strike-related inactivity are adding to fleet-planning and aftermarket support issues, AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly says.

FEAM Aero has invested in equipment, partnerships and training to build its aircraft recovery services.

Safran Aircraft Engines and the Moroccan government have signed an MoU to set up a new LEAP engine MRO shop, slated to come on stream by 2026. Anuradha Deenapanray reports.