Maintenance & Training

Now 75, the company trains tens of thousands of pilots, technicians and professionals from business, commercial, military and government aviation every year.

Aer Lingus partnered with AISmartPlan through the IAGi accelerator program, and it is now deploying the platform in its operations.

Avia Management Group Asia expands Southeast Asian fleet despite ACMI market pressures.

Asia Digital Engineering has secured a $100 million financing facility from QNB Group, with the funds primarily earmarked for facility expansion.

Pratt & Whitney has identified sensor damage as the cause of in-service incidents on 94 in.-fan PW4000s; FAA plans to mandate the manufacturer’s recommended remedy.

Ryanair has outlined the huge savings and competitive advantage it expects to gain from bringing engine maintenance in-house.

Lufthansa Technik has received Certain STC Privilege from EASA, meaning the company can now independently approve cabin conversions for the A320ceo family.

FTAI Aviation is leveraging the power of its expanding maintenance and module exchange business.

Canadian training and simulation giant CAE confirmed May 11 it is interested in selling or divesting its aviation software business Flightscape.

As the CFM Leap program nears its 10th anniversary of entering service, Aviation Week MRO experts examine the ramp-up, aftermarket network, reliability and forecast for this popular powerplant.

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.