Wisk Aero says it is giving consideration toward the fledgling aftermarket for its fully automated electric aircraft, although some of the MRO opportunity will be constrained by its intentional design limiting the aircraft’s number of systems.

Boeing’s newest Pilot and Technician Outlook expects growth in technician demand, but the OEM highlights training issues as a major hurdle.

Finnair says it has been able to increase capacity by up to 8% using its existing fleet, bringing back in aircraft wet-leased to British Airways and Qantas.

Lufthansa Technik has becomee the first Boeing-licensed 787 cabin upgrade service provider, with the first project expected in 2025.

Pratt says SMBC Aviation Capital—one of the largest lessors for GTF-powered Airbus A320neo-family aircraft—has exercised options for a further 22 firm orders.

Bombardier has bolstered its MRO presence in Europe by adding a new line station at Farnborough Airport to service its Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets.

GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES) will begin using SAF at its engine testing operation, naming cargo airline DHL Express as the product's launch customer.

James Pozzi, MRO editor, EMEA at Aviation Week Network, outlines the highlights from the MRO industry expected at Farnborough Airshow 2024.