MRO

The latest news in brief from the MRO industry.

Air New Zealand expects no significant improvement over the next 12 months in the engine availability problems that have grounded up to 20% of its jet fleet.

Chromalloy is one of the handful of companies that can design, manufacture and test high-pressure turbine blades.

Jongseok Yoo, who serves as executive vice president and chief safety and operating officer at Korean Air, details the airline’s ambitious MRO growth plans.

STS’ European MRO business is looking to add capability and people to capitalize on maintenance demand and long-term conversion projects.

The 737 MAX saga put an end to a steadily evolving certification progress that Boeing helped supercharge.

Uganda Airlines reports that its Approved Maintenance Organization successfully completed its first in-house engine change on a Bombardier CRJ900 in Entebbe.

African airlines are investing in technical capabilities and training as they prepare to support new-generation fleets.

MRO activity in the Asia-Pacific region and China is expected to grow modestly compared with quickly expanding fleets there.

Alton Aviation explains how a shortage of spare engine parts is forcing MROs to make difficult business decisions.

Aircraft lighting manufacturers are boosting product performance and simplifying installation and maintenance.

Heico is seeing sustained steady demand within its Flight Support Group (FSG).

The maintenance arm of Ethiopian Airlines has made further progress in expanding its CFM International Leap-1B MRO capabilities.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.