Maintenance & Training

Alaska Airlines has signed on as launch customer for Boeing’s recently introduced virtual pilot training software, the companies said.

Turkish Airlines chairman Murat Şeker says that while the flag carrier has around 120 GTF-powered A320neo-family aircraft in its fleet, about 40 are grounded.

GKN Aerospace is turning to additive fabrication as a “big play” to secure positions on next-generation aircraft programs and improve production efficiency.

Strong demand for legacy-product services and an expected ramp-up on current-generation platforms helped drive Woodward to raise full-year guidance for the second consecutive quarter.

The head of GKN Aerospace does not expect aircraft manufacturers to slow civil airliner production ramp-ups, despite potential fallout from the Iran war.

Rolls-Royce says it remains on track to maintain its full-year profit guidance of around $5.5 billion or more.

MTU Aero Engines sees no signs of weakening aftermarket services demand amid higher fuel prices that are triggering some capacity reductions.

Mobil’s Stephan Schubert and Daryl Teo Zhi Kai talk to Aviation Week about the role Mobil plays in bringing certainty, quality, and history to MROs.

Volaris has rescheduled most of its Airbus A320neo-family deliveries from 2027 and 2028.

The chief executive of aircraft leasing company Aircastle says that lessors are increasingly exposed to rising overhaul costs.

Manufacturer and MRO provider ST Engineering reported growing demand for its commercial aerospace products in the first quarter.

While some airlines see AI driving maintenance efficiencies, others raise concerns about potential future "brain drain" from overreliance on the technology.

Zymbly CEO Ben Jacob, talks to Aviation Week about how they are changing how MROs work using AI in a unique way.

Boeing is closely monitoring its flight hour-dependent Global Services business for any sign that the Iran crisis is hitting commercial aftermarket demand.

Highlights from MRO Americas, which celebrated its 30th anniversary with a buoyant 2026 event.

MHIRJ is expanding its aftermarket offerings to support a resilient and growing fleet of Bombardier-manufactured regional jets, including CRJ-200s finding new lives as two-class aircraft in United Airlines' network.

The Aviator Institute has joined the Airbus Flight Academy, providing international recognition for the Tunisian flight school and strengthening its position within the global training ecosystem.

FedEx Express and Tulsa Tech dominated the Aerospace Maintenance Council’s 2026 Competition at MRO Americas.

Big changes move Stratus Aero Partners forward. CEO - Althea Arvin, CCO - Jay Wilson, and Vice President of Global Sales - Tonya Wondolowski, talk to Aviation Week about the big changes making Stratus better than ever.

Lufthansa Technik has announced several new milestones for its upcoming Portugal-based aircraft and engine component business.

Airbus is making a major move in the digital and connectivity services market with the launch of its Skywise company.

After a strong Q1 for MRO activities on the CFM56 and Leap turbofans, Safran is seeing no sign of a slowdown due to the war in the Middle East, its CEO says.

Iberia and International Airlines Group were at MRO Americas proudly announcing their selection as a CFM LEAP Premier MRO provider.

ITP Aero is further expanding its Pratt & Whitney GTF aftermarket position with new component repair capabilities related to two variants of the engine family.

Global MRO Joramco is expanding at pace and adopting new technologies at the same time. Fraser Currie, Chief Strategy & Commercial Officer of Joramco parent DAE Engineering brings Aviation Week TV up to speed.