Maintenance & Training

Most everyone agrees that industry must attract new workers. But too few are banding together at the industry level to support the kind of outreach they need.

CFM’s decision to cap the life limit of a critical Leap-1B component has Southwest Airlines concerned about a potential engine shortage.

An incident involving a Hop!-operated Embraer E170 at Toulouse Airport on May 11, 2024, prompted inspection of the entire fleet and ensuing part replacements.

Despite increased awareness and modest growth in training enrollment, the pipeline of newly certificated technicians continues to lag behind demand.

The acute shortage of spare new-technology engines in the market could reverse in the next five years and lead to oversupply.

Chromalloy CEO Chris Celtruda says reliability levels for next generation engines "indicates the problems of today are unlikely to moderate in the near term.”

Operators desperate to keep their mid-life narrowbodies flying are increasingly looking at alternative parts strategies for high-value engine material.

Ryanair and CFM have made progress on a multi-year engine services agreement that includes support for the airline's plans to set up two of its own engine shops.

MRO provider Sanad is investing $100 million in its asset management business this year as part of efforts to enhance its aftermarket services.

Plans for a new hangar at the DWC Maktoum Airport in Dubai were announced at the Middle East MRO Show with Sky Techniques.

The MRO Middle East show in Dubai – collocated with Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) – saw records being smashed from visitor numbers to exhibitors.

LATAM Airlines Group has ordered AeroShark riblet films from Lufthansa Technik (LHT) for an additional five Boeing 777s.

Airborne Capital is stepping up its commitment to end-of-lease services by partnering with an aviation-focused AI platform for technical records review.

Al-Futtaim Logistics is pursuing its aim to be among the top five global aerospace logistic businesses and managing director Dr Raman Kumar explains how its growing in the GCC region, and used the MRO Middle East show to sign deals with two more airlines.

MROs in the Middle East are establishing partnerships and growing their training capabilities to meet rapidly growing demand for qualified talent.

DAE expects to spend between $2 to $3 billion on aircraft acquisitions in 2026, as it anticipates continuing strong market conditions.

The number of E2 jets on the ground due to issues with the PW1900G is now down to five and will soon be zero, according to Embraer Commercial Aviation's CEO.

The FFS, installed at the Singapore-CAE Flight Training Center, will be operational this coming fall.

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has signed a 15-year maintenance agreement with Singapore Airlines low-cost subsidiary Scoot.

As part of Singapore’s plan to expand as an aerospace innovation and manufacturing hub, the country has signed MOUs with RTX and Rolls-Royce.

Boeing Global Services was the OEM’s only profitable arm in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Boeing and Amideast have launched a new initiative to prepare students across the Middle East and North Africa for future careers in the aerospace industry.

Aegean Airlines subsidiary Olympic Air has bought 45% of Athens-based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) firm APELLA.

The head of Airbus India and South Asia shares projections for how much MRO capacity and technical workforce will be needed to meet demand.

AAR opens its Oklahoma City expansion with Miami to follow soon—all while balancing integration of its recent acquisitions.