MRO Americas 2026

Airlines are making adjustments in response to shifting demand linked to the Middle East conflict, but there is no evidence that a wave of retirements is imminent.

Pratt & Whitney has unveiled its latest round of aftermarket support-strengthening investments.

Aviation Week speaks to Hanwha Aviation CEO, Jeff Lewis.

Vice President of Commercial Development, Kurt Hayden, and Commercial Director of Aerospace, Steve James, talks to us about the growing MRO demand.

Delta TechOps and LATAM Airlines Brasil have announced a new long-term collaboration for MRO services.

The Lift Off To Leadership Study, conducted by Oliver Wyman in collaboration with the IAWA, sheds light on the challenges women face in the aviation industry.

Rockwell Automation is looking to bring its 100+ year history in industrial automation to the MRO industry.

AAR's has launched its new Airvoyant unit which is designed to streamline parts purchase by 20-30% through utilizing agentic AI.

Engine MRO and asset management specialist Sanad achieved record revenue in 2025 as global engine shop capacity constraints drove a rise in shop inductions.

Aviation Week’s 2026 Fleet & MRO Forecast predicts that the North American market will take delivery of over 4,500 commercial aircraft over the coming decade.

In line with Aviation Week’s MRO Americas event, Carbon Analysis focuses on four LCCs in the region: Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier Airlines and WestJet.

Ahead of the annual AMC maintenance competition at MRO Americas, editors are joined by a guest Ken MacTiernan to discuss the challenge that showcases the unsung heroes of aerospace.

Aviation Week forecasts that engine maintenance spending will drive much of the growth, rising 44% by 2035 to $19.4 billion.

As engine markets grow more complex, integrated lifecycle strategies are reshaping leasing, maintenance, risk management, and long-term value.

Coltala Aerospace has hired MRO industry veteran Phil Bathurst as it targets organic growth but also sees opportunities for acquisitions.

More private equity-backed consolidation has occurred in the U.S. aftermarket following the purchase of PAS MRO by Air Transport Components.

Before you attend Aviation Week’s 30th MRO Americas, being held April 21-23, hear editors describe the first one and what brought the industry together.

Japanese investors have continued their expansion into the aviation aftermarket following Marubeni’s full acquisition of DASI.

FL Technics has announced a base maintenance deal with JetBlue for its new facility at Punta Cana International Airport, Dominican Republic.

Flight Friday looks at the largest four U.S. operators by fleet size, and how their utilization in Q1 2026 compares to equivalent time periods in 2019 and 2025.

The Alaska Air Group regional carrier has cultivated an effective, efficient workforce pipeline that feeds group-level pathways to Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines.

From AI analysis to a network of connected factories, RTX uses advanced technology to increase production and quality

South American carriers are looking to engine maintenance agreements to help mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs and an uncertain demand outlook.

How a new high school aviation maintenance program managed to outperform industry professionals at the Aerospace Maintenance Council’s competition at Verticon.

Aftermarket companies in Florida are increasing investments in capabilities, facilities and labor as the market sees significant mergers and acquisitions.