MRO

A Cargojet Airways Boeing 767-300ER suffered "substantial" elevator surface damage when its APU doors broke away in flight, an NTSB investigation has found.

Vietnam’s new mega-hub Long Thanh International Airport is set to open in 2026 and carriers are developing maintenance facilities to meet the expected demand.

Aviation Week spoke with Virgil Pizer, CEO of PEM-AIR Turbine Engine Services, to learn how the company leverages its size, flexibility, and customer-first approach to serve operators who need responsive maintenance solutions.

Digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence and data analytics, are helping to boost sustainability during component repairs.

Chief Operating Officer Kim Ernzen discusses StandardAero’s initiative to harmonize operations across its more than 50 global facilities.

Sustained demand for engine services in the Asia-Pacific region is bringing investment in new shops and expanding existing locations.

While navigating tariff challenges, ST Engineering expands its global facilities and invests in new technologies.

This fall, the ASCIC is expected to provide a progress report on how industry is responding to what the group saw as an urgent need to improve parts tracking.

Aircraft fueling software specialist i6 is working with airlines to connect digital records for maintenance efficiencies.

Bridges Air Cargo is onboarding its first Embraer E190 P2F, making the Malta-based airline the launch customer for the converted freighter type.

AerFin is ready to scale its Miami operations as operator requirements in the Americas grow.

Advanced materials, sustainability and durability are influencing next-gen nacelle designs.

Stakeholders are considering whether current-generation engine values will remain stable amid aftermarket challenges.

The FAA and EASA’s latest revision to Technical Implementation Procedures should clarify confusion about acceptability of parts used for maintenance.

Latest MRO news and contracts from around the world.

A look at Africa’s developing MRO market and whether the continent can get the investment into infrastructure and capabilities.

FL Technics Indonesia is hoping to more than double its MRO facilities in Jakarta as it considers further regional expansion.

Hanwha Aviation has secured more firepower to support its ambitious portfolio growth plans following a financing deal with KEB Hana Bank.

HAECO Engine Services (Xiamen) has broken ground on a new facility in Xiamen, China, aimed at expanding maintenance, repair and overhaul of more engine types.

Magnetic Leasing sees soaring values for the CFM56 engine market, but cautions that a market correction could be in store soon.

Despite Europe's strong engine maintenance chops, it suffers from tight shop capacity and extended turnaround times resulting from new-gen durability problems.

FAA’s review of a PW4000 failure scenario linked to a 2021 incident reaffirmed its earlier conclusion that the risks fall short of requiring a mandatory fix.

Alaska Air Group will install Starlink Wi-Fi across the Alaska Airlines fleet.

Wet lease operator BBN Airlines Türkiye is anticipating its first Boeing 777-300 freighter conversion from Mammoth Freighters in the first quarter of 2026.

Despite reporting a quarterly profit, Air Mauritius is facing challenges with aircraft on ground and continues its search for a strategic partner.