MRO

In today's dynamic aviation landscape, airlines and MROs are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, maintain compliance, and overcome workforce challenges. Join this thought leadership session to explore how AI is transforming configuration management and maintenance practices.

CEO Richard Sell outlines planned investments for global MRO business.

Recent maintenance deals and aircraft orders for Boeing 747 freighters signal continued demand for services.

Embraer has reported a US$26.4 billion backlog in the first quarter of 2025. The result surpassed the previous quarter.

GKN Aerospace is working to validate a new engine fan blade coating that will help make repaired blades “better than the original.”

Trent 7000/1000TEN Phase 2 durability enhancement package tests are underway as Rolls targets on-condition maintenance in 2026.

Heico is marking its fourth acquisition in the past six months through the purchase of Rosen Aviation, an inflight entertainment product manufacturer.

AI Engineering Services Limited’s CEO speaks to Aviation Week Network amid a strike threat from its aircraft maintenance technicians.

With tariff uncertainty front and center, major engine suppliers are not seeing signs of demand shifts that threaten strong aftermarket activity projections.

Boeing has divested Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData and OzRunways to software-focused private equity investor Thoma Bravo.

Air Works Group, one of India’s oldest MRO and aviation services provider, is celebrating 75 years of operations.

Airlines and overhaul shops are using more parts manufacturer approval (PMA) material and the trend shows no signs of slowing down.

LOTAMS has become the first Embraer Authorized Service Center for E2s in Europe.

With Aero-Engines Asia-Pacific coming up April 23-24, this week's Flight Friday looks at widebody engine utilization by Asia-Pacific operators.

ITP Aero has sold its helicopter and general aviation-focused subsidiary AeroMaritime Mediterranean to Essential Turbines.

India’s growing aircraft fleet and plans to become self-reliant could benefit from establishment of more localized avionics capabilities.

IAI's Aviation Group VP & General Manager MRO Division discusses Leap program ramp-ups and future engine repair developments.

Transport Canada has mandated an Airbus-recommended swap of A220 bleed-air valves to address high failure rates with the original parts.

Lufthansa Technik is studying how its fuel burn reducing AeroShark riblet film can be engineered to cover a greater proportion of the aircraft.

FL Technics CEO Zilvinas Lapinskas shares additional details about the company’s upcoming MRO facility in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Airlink recently became the first African airline to opt for Embraer’s Collaborative Inventory Planning management system.

Collins Aerospace has introduced ways to refresh economy-class seats, while Materialise offers to build components on-demand for seat repair.

Delta Material Services is tearing down a former EgyptAir Airbus A220-300.

AJW Group has been awarded the long-term Power-By-the-Hour (PBH) support programme for South African operator FlySafair’s B737 New Generation fleet.

Robert Cooney, Delta Air Lines’ director fleet engineering, delivered these opening remarks April 8 at Aviation Week Network’s MRO Americas.