Second quarter and first half results are out for OEMs and publicly held aftermarket companies. Aviation Week editors discuss what’s behind the numbers.

AIP Capital is considering its first investments in current-generation engines to take advantage of strong demand for types like the CFM56 and V2500.

MRO software provider AireXpert is working with artificial intelligence provider AIXI to integrate its technology.

BeauTech Power Systems and Werner Aero have acquired large inventories of General Electric CF34-10E6 engines from JetBlue Airways.

Sales at Parker Hannifin’s aerospace segment grew 13% organically in the company’s just-completed fiscal 2025 as executives project an 8% uptick in fiscal 2026.

Spare engine leasing specialist Engine Lease Finance Corporation (ELFC) has placed an order for 50 CFM International Leap spare engines from the manufacturer.

UK-based MRO provider Caerdav has signed an agreement with leasing giant AerCap for maintenance services related to narrowbody aircraft.

After an airline trade association raised concerns about the deadline for secondary flight deck barriers, the FAA granted a one-year exemption—despite union opposition.