Aviation Week MRO

By Lee Ann Shay
Duncan Aviation's new overhaul shop in Lincoln, Nebraska, nearly doubles its engine footprint there.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
RED and Helix develop a hybrid-electric generator with lower fuel burn, emissions and noise, challenging turbine APUs for electric and regional aircraft.
Emerging Technologies

By Sean Broderick
CFM has earned FAA approval for its Leap-1B upgrade package, GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp has confirmed, clearing the way for installations of the new parts during shop visits and on new-production engines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Pratt & Whitney anticipates regulators will sign off on the PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) hot section upgrade kit around the end of the year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Mammoth Freighters partners with STAECO to open its first Asia-Pacific 777 freighter conversion line in Qingdao, China, with operations starting this fall.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Pratt & Whitney, jumpstarting its AI-enabled engine inspection capabilities, has acquired Aiir Innovations, integrating its software into its shop workflows.
Emerging Technologies

By Keith Mwanalushi
Parts scarcity and delivery delays are making AOG readiness even more critical for operators this summer.
Supply Chain

By Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi, Alex Derber
The fleet of CFM Leap-1A and -1B is growing—so is the MRO capacity and capability. Two providers announced news, one of which hints at what could come next.
MRO Podcast

By Alex Derber
Aircastle plans to return Spirit’s A320neos to service by 2027, addressing engine costs and fuel efficiency amid rising fuel prices and cautious market outlook.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alex Derber
Apollo proposes a higher bid for EasyJet, raising questions about its future strategy and potential impact on European maintenance and fleet operations.
Supply Chain

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Setna iO is the latest company to acquire a Spirit Airlines airframe amid ongoing aftermarket competition for its assets.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
MTU Maintenance inducted is first engine, a Leap-1B, on July 8.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
A shift in sustainability mindset is changing component repair strategies.
Emerging Technologies

By Molly McMillin
Daher Aircraft celebrated the opening of its new 6,000 ft.2 spare parts, maintenance, equipment overhaul and logistics center at Jonzac-Neulles Airport in western France.
Maintenance & Training

By Lee Ann Shay
Finding a site in Southeast Asia “was never a doubt” because of the region’s growth and strategic location, says Lufthansa Technik Philippines CEO.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
FTAI and AEI partner to deliver 737-800 freighters with engines tailored for cargo, addressing demand for cost-efficient, lower-utilization solutions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
Iberia Maintenance launches IAG Engine Tech to expand CFM LEAP services in Europe, aiming to boost profitability and operational resilience.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard, Christine Boynton
Listen in as Aviation Week's James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard and Christine Boynton examine what is happening to Spirit Airlines’ fleet following its shutdown.
MRO Podcast

By James Pozzi
Safran opens $140 million Leap engine MRO hub in Queretaro, Mexico, to serve Central America with capacity for 350 annual shop visits by 2030.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
IATA director general urges industry action now.
Supply Chain

By Keith Mwanalushi
ST Engineering’s new President of Commercial Aerospace discusses recent capability expansions across engines, cargo conversions and other modification programs.
Supply Chain

By Keith Mwanalushi
The company is expanding engineering workforce at its new Indianapolis location to support special-mission and VVIP modification programs.
Services & Support

By Keith Mwanalushi
MRO milestones in Kenya and South Africa are strengthening Africa’s MRO capacity.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
Vivek Kaushal, CEO of Global Jet Capital CEO, talks about the company’s latest asset-backed security and aircraft industry trends.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
The site near Porto will extend Lufthansa Technik’s component repair capacity and is part of the MRO’s global expansion.
Services & Support