MRO

Following an initial attempt in 2022, Adani Group has signed a new binding agreement to purchase a majority stake in Air Works.

The definitive agreement, announced in December, will see AAR divest its landing gear repair operation.

Lindsay Bjerregaard, the Managing Editor, MRO at Aviation Week Network, shares her five favorite stories from the MRO industry in 2024.

Aviation Week Network offers award-winning podcasts on all aspects of aerospace, including MRO. Here are 2024's most listened-to MRO episodes.

Kenya Airways’ CEO hopes to grow the airline’s MRO business through a partnership with South African Airways.

STANDARDAERO was selected by SpiceJet to restore LEAP-1Bs to return three grounded 737-8s to service; deal follows successful arrangements with CFM International, which will supply material and support services for the project.

BOEING SHANGHAI has 5-year Air Premia contract to provide base maintenance, including C-Checks, for its 787s.

MTU MAINTENANCE ZHUHAI launched SAF testing on V2500s for China Southern. It has procured 30 tons of SAF from China National Aviation Fuel.

AAR will pay more than $55 million to resolve investigations by the U.S. Justice Department and SEC into violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

As manufacturers continue to come up short, operators will keep leaning on older airframes and engines—and the maintenance providers that keep them in service.

Demand for engine MRO is forecast to be highest in North America, followed closely by the Asia-Pacific region (excluding China and India).

MRO shops will continue to ensure the global fleet has as much capacity as possible as OEMs struggle to meet production and performance targets.

A look at what is trending—and what has lost popularity—in the aviation aftermarket.

Speaking on a Q4 earnings call, Heico Flight Support Group President Eric Mendelson said his company continues to see “tremendous” supply chain challenges.

Safran Power Units has appointed ExecuJet MRO Services in Australia, Malaysia and Dubai as authorised service centres for the Safran auxiliary power unit used on the Dassault Falcon 6X.

Johannes Bussmann will become CEO of MTU Aero Engines in 2025 succeeding Lars Wagner.