An Aeroflot A330-300 has returned to Russia after undergoing maintenance in Iran at Mahan Air’s MRO facility.

Saudi low-cost carrier Flyadeal signed a long-term agreement with Safran Nacelles at the MRO Middle East in Dubai.

The FAA is seeking industry input about adding a safety management system mandate to repair stations.

Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub signs contract March 5 for another maintenance hangar.

Boeing India and AI Engineering Services are collaborating on maintenance training to grow the country’s skilled MRO workforce.

The tool enables digital recording and reporting of cabin defects, powered by an artificial intelligence-based detection and classification system.

Component MRO providers are expanding battery capabilities and growing their global footprint, including AAR Corp., Antavia and Concorde Battery Corp.

Aviation Week projects that growth in the global narrowbody fleet will drive an expected 21% increase in MRO labor hours over the next decade.