MRO

The FAA plans to mandate Boeing-recommended inspections of forward pressure bulkheads on some 980 787s to address production quality problems.

Oman-based LCC Salam Air has signed an MOU with Bahrain-based Gulf Air to explore maintenance capability that does not exist in its home country.

KLM UK Engineering is evaluating maintenance cycles and lines as customer demands shift amid fleet changes and contract shifts.

In its first quarter as a public company, engine MRO provider StandardAero saw strong commercial aerospace demand, especially in the engine segment.

Aviation tool suppliers are introducing new products with greater functionality and focusing on improving tool availability.

MTU Maintenance's new engine shop in China adds further capacity to Pratt & Whitney’s GTF aftermarket network.

Aviation Week projects that North America and Boeing will comprise the largest share of MRO demand in the Western Hemisphere over the next decade.

Korean Air will commence the retrofit of 11 Boeing 777-300ER in mid-2025, which will see the introduction of new premium economy seats into the aircraft.

Repairs and recycling of aircraft cabin composite materials are complicated, but their sustainability and economic benefits provide opportunities.

Lufthansa Technik Malta is building a new hangar that will focus on Boeing 787 cabin modifications.

An aviation maintenance instructor shares perspectives on how the MRO industry can better empower women to pursue and thrive in industry careers.

DC Aviation Group has appointed Andrew Pearce as Group Maintenance Sales Consultant.

Lufthansa Technik is developing several enhancements to its NDT inspection processes.

West Star Aviation broke ground at its Grand Junction, Colo., MRO facility, where it will add 109,000 ft.² in space.

Times Aerospace Events will host the second Aviation India and South Asia Summit and Exhibition from 29-30 October 2025 at the JW Marriott, Aero City, New Delhi.

MAB Engineering is targeting optimized turnarounds and faster technician prep through new technology and training strategies.

AFI KLM E&M's external sales continued to grow in 2024.

Shortages of material and labor along with cost inflation put pressure on German MRO provider Lufthansa Technik's profitability in its latest annual results.

JET AVIATION SINGAPORE was named by Airbus Corporate Jets a member of the ACJ service center network.

ST ENGINEERING launched capacity transition plan for its commercial airframe MRO operations in US that includes rationalizing VT MAE and consolidating activities within rest of existing US network to Pensacola, FL/San Antonio, TX.

Olivier Ruffet to Vice President-Sales for Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and Lessors, based in Paris, of StandardAero.

United Airlines has begun installations of Starlink internet on its regional aircraft, expecting to outfit more than 300 by the end of the year.

GE Aerospace has officially certified ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East as an authorised service centre (ASC) for line maintenance on GE Passport engines, which power the Global 7500 aircraft.

AFI KLM E&M earned €170m on €5.1b revenues in 2024 vs €150m on €4.2b in 2023; third party revenues rose 21.9%.

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK earned €635m on €7.4b revenues in '24 vs €628m on €6.5b in '23; third party revenue rose 15%.