MRO

THALES and QATAR AIRWAYS signed MOU to establish a dedicated IFE service and maintenance center in Doha.

SETNA iO purchased a V2533-A5 from SmartLynx Airlines for part out.

MRO demand and revenue in India is expected to grow by 50% in the coming years.

Limited third-party maintenance capability and unique requirements have created a challenging environment for Boeing 787 MRO.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued the Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.

Panasonic Technical Services is opening a new line maintenance station in Riyadh to support airlines’ inflight entertainment needs.

Several new agreements involving defense platforms and companies are expanding India’s MRO sector.

Despite facing peak groundings of aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines during the next couple of years, JetBlue sees some positive signs emerging.

The UAE-based MRO will build a new GTF engine overhaul shop in Abu Dhabi by 2028.

GA Telesis CEO Abdol Moabery shares the company’s plans for growing technology initiatives and acquiring new assets.

ETG Maintenance plans to build a widebody and narrowbody capable MRO facility in the Bulgarian city.

British Airways is set to grow its domestic maintenance presence by acquiring Boeing’s MRO operation at London Gatwick Airport.

Airbus has signed a seven-year Flight Hour Services (FHS) contract with Ethiopian Airlines for the comprehensive maintenance of its fleet of 24 Airbus A350 aircraft, including both the A350-900 and A350-1000 models.

Safran Aircraft Engines will set up a new LEAP engine MRO shop in Casablanca by 2026. This deal is part of an investment plan of more than €1bn ($1.05bn) to strengthen the engine manufacturer’s global MRO network and support the growing fleet of LEAP engines.

Al-Futtaim Logistics, a provider of supply chain and logistics solutions, has expanded into Saudi Arabia and Oman.

Turkish Technic and IndiGo signed an agreement during MRO Middle East 2025, covering the redelivery checks of IndiGo’s 10+ Airbus A320neo aircraft.

The primary goal is to develop domestic production of components blocked by Western sanctions.

Aviation coating technologies are being developed to provide increased protection and sustainability.

Non-destructive testing systems are incorporating technology innovations to simplify processes and improve analysis.

Two of India's largest airlines have agreed terms on maintenance contracts with Turkish Technic.

The region’s commercial freighter MRO demand is predicted to grow faster than many other global regions.

Research shows that teams composed of individuals with varied perspectives are more likely to think creatively and develop groundbreaking solutions.

ARSA contends that regulators must reconsider their overly cautious approach to accepting new inspection technologies.

A look at some of the aftermarket’s latest developments in using drones to improve aircraft inspections.

The preliminary designs for the facility have been completed and approved for the planned facility, and it could break ground on the site by this summer