MRO Americas 2026

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.

Mark Yerger, retired FedEx senior vice president and industry advocate, to receive Aviation Week’s Lifetime Achievement Award in MRO on April 21 at MRO Americas.

Ever wonder where the term MRO came from or how the aviation aftermarket got so big? Many of the answers came from MRO ’96, the first MRO Americas.

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

Aerospace Maintenance Competition teams spend months practicing to perfect dozens of technical skills.

A new FAA rule will give the agency the flexibility to recognize certificates issued by its peers.

Parker Aerospace uses predictive modeling and machine learning to improve reliability, cut costs and keep aerospace programs on track.

Discover how thoughtful DER repairs extend aircraft life, cut costs, and support sustainability without compromising safety or performance.