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People, Factors And Stories Behind What Launched MRO 30 Years Ago
By Lee Ann Shay
Apr 01, 2026
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.
Aircraft & Propulsion
