Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
MRO providers argue that OEMs should expand access to repairs to help solve engine repair bottlenecks.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Advanced air mobility OEMs are making maintenance preparations ahead of looming service entry dates.
Emerging Technologies

By James Pozzi
Maintenance agreement encompasses the Airbus A320neo aircraft fleet of Flyadeal.
Services & Support

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Today’s aircraft emergency evacuation doors are lighter, more robust and faster to open—but maintenance may be more complex.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
A lack of engine MRO capacity in Latin America creates opportunities and challenges for regional stakeholders.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Network Staff
An Aeroflot A330-300 has returned to Russia after undergoing maintenance in Iran at Mahan Air’s MRO facility.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub signs contract March 5 for another maintenance hangar.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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

By Keith Mwanalushi
Aftermarket parts distributors look for ways to address price increases, delays and shortages.
Supply Chain

By Victoria Moores
Ibom Air is building maintenance capability for its own fleet and to serve third-party customers.
MRO

By Sean Broderick
Safran is projecting a 20% rise in civil engine aftermarket revenue this year compared to 2023, the company said on a recent earnings call.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
How custom software is helping Ametek MRO AEM manage aircraft medical kit parts.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Saudia Technic is adding more localized repair capabilities, including spares manufacturing, helicopter MRO and mobile maintenance services.
MRO

New MRO facilities and joint ventures are highlights of this month’s News Briefs and Contracts.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Restrictions on repairs and other licenses are creating headwinds, and repair shops are urging creative problem-solving.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
Commercial aviation is predicted to grow steadily from 2024-2033 in terms of both aircraft fleet and MRO demand.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
Flydubai is preparing to begin retrofitting the interiors of its Boeing 737-800s now that the previous-generation aircraft are set to stay in service longer.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
MTU Aero Engines continues to seek financial compensation from its partner Pratt & Whitney after GTF-related costs led to the German company's first ever loss.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
Will the tight engine leasing market ease in the next couple of years? Panelists at Aviation Week’s Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance Americas have their say.
Airlines & Lessors

By Matthew Fulco
The aviation sector is facing a slew of engine related challenges, from tight supply to high prices .
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
Magnetic Group’s head of power-by-the-hour (PBH) speaks with Aviation Week about the aftermarket’s current PBH landscape.
MRO

By Lori Ranson
The Mexican ULCC believes inspections of GTF engines will extend into 2026 despite the powerplant’s manufacturer Pratt & Whitney increasing shop capacity.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alex Derber
Services was a key revenue driver for the British engine manufacturer last year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Some Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines undergoing required checks for cracking in certain parts are getting new, full-life components installed during the visits.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
The Portuguese MRO is investing to develop more CFM Leap 1A engine MRO capabilities, including updating its engine test cell to accommodate the powerplant.
Aircraft & Propulsion