Almost 90 teams are competing in 27 maintenance skills, from antenna gasket installation to composite repairs and wing sealants. The skills test spans April 8-9, and the award ceremony takes place April 10. Teams compete in five divisions: commercial aviation, military, MRO/OEM, general aviation and schools.

Used serviceable material providers consider how U.S. tariffs—and moving goalposts—could create headaches for the sector.

MRO industry leaders encourage shifts in company culture to help bridge the "juniority" gap of inexperienced technicians.

Industry stakeholders suggest AI could help with the shortage in skilled talent in the MRO sector.

MTU Maintenance plans to add new capabilities for the CFM International Leap and GE Aerospace GEnx engines at its business in Texas.

Aviation Week Network and Airlines for Americas recognize outstanding achievement in MRO with annual awards.

JetZero is projecting a 30% reduction in the amount of time its in-development blended-wing body aircraft would need to be taken out of service for maintenance.

Industry greats Greg Colgan, Paul Schmitz and Bill Collins were recognized for their successful careers during an awards ceremony at MRO Americas 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.