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Aviation Week & Space Technology - Inside MRO, September 2025

VOL. 187 NO. 9 September 01, 2025
Cover for September 2025 Inside MRO
Credit: Chromalloy

Maintenance Check

Chromalloy CF6-80C2 first-stage high-pressure turbine blade
article

Opinion: Nuances Of Engine Parts And Provenance Tracking

Aug 29, 2025
Engine OEMs and suppliers face tough choices due to strong demand for new and existing engines material, which can make choosing a favorite an unenviable task.

Contracts

maintenance technician
article

Inside MRO News Briefs And Contracts, September 2025

Aug 25, 2025
Latest MRO news and contracts from around the world.

Safety & Regulatory

Boeing 737
article

How The Boeing 737 MAX Crashes Derailed A Century Of Delegation

Aug 28, 2025
The 737 MAX saga put an end to a steadily evolving certification progress that Boeing helped supercharge.
maintenance parts
article

Opinion: U.S.-EU Safety Pact Revision Changes Parts Acceptance Rules

Aug 25, 2025
The FAA and EASA’s latest revision to Technical Implementation Procedures should clarify confusion about acceptability of parts used for maintenance.

Data Tool

Hainan Airlines jet
article

Asia’s Fleet Growth Is Projected To Outpace MRO Demand

Aug 27, 2025
MRO activity in the Asia-Pacific region and China is expected to grow modestly compared with quickly expanding fleets there.

Airline Insight

Korean Air Boeing 787 Dreamliner painted with the new metallic livery
article

Korean Air Focuses On Components And Next-Gen Engines After Merger

Aug 28, 2025
Jongseok “Jason” Yoo, who serves as executive VP and chief safety and operating officer at Korean Air, details the airline’s ambitious MRO growth plans.

Supply Chain

Delta aircraft undergoing maintenance
article

Is Parts Integrity Finally Having Its Moment?

Aug 29, 2025
A familiar problem’s headline-grabbing saga has changed how many in aviation view parts tracking and validation, and spotlighted initiatives already underway.
Boeing fuselages in facility
article

Supply Chain Integrity Coalition Shifts Gears

Aug 29, 2025
Nearly a year after its report on mitigating supply chain risks, the Aviation Supply Chain Industry Coalition is leading to implement its recommendations.

Regional

ST Engineering new airframe maintenance facility, Singapore Changi Airport
article

ST Engineering Pursues Growth Despite Tariff Disruptions

Aug 26, 2025
While navigating tariff challenges, ST Engineering expands its global facilities and invests in new technologies.
TAAG Angola Airlines aircraft cabin interior
article

Modern Fleets Are Transforming Africa’s MRO Sector

Aug 27, 2025
African airlines are investing in technical capabilities and training as they prepare to support new-generation fleets.
GMR Aero Technic
article

India’s DGCA Plans Recruitment Drive Amid Technical Labor Shortage

Jul 25, 2025
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation plans to hire nearly 200 new staff members to address a significant labor shortage.

Engines

Two people seen through engine fan
article

Engine Lessors Weigh European Market Dynamics

Aug 25, 2025
Stakeholders are considering whether current-generation engine values will remain stable amid aftermarket challenges.
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737
article

Legacy Engine MRO Market Remains Hot

Aug 29, 2025
Until more legacy aircraft retire or passenger demand slows, providers will be busy servicing the most popular engine types.
Rolls Royce engine
article

How Sustained Demand Is Driving Asia-Pacific Engine MRO Investment

Aug 26, 2025
Sustained demand for engine services in the Asia-Pacific region is bringing investment in new shops and expanding existing locations.
Chromalloy high-pressure turbine blades
article

What Goes Into Chromalloy’s HPT Blade Manufacturing

Aug 28, 2025
Chromalloy is one of the handful of companies that can design, manufacture and test high-pressure turbine blades.

Operations

STS’ facility in Birmingham, England, with Boeing 737
article

STS Aviation Services Eyes Further European Growth

Aug 28, 2025
STS’ European MRO business is looking to add capability and people to capitalize on maintenance demand and long-term conversion projects.
KF Aerospace aircraft inside hangar
article

KF Aerospace Strengthens MRO Portfolio To Support Airline Customer Growth

Aug 12, 2025
KF Aerospace is adding staff, training capabilities and technology as it takes on more maintenance projects for domestic airlines.

MRO Chat

Kim Ernzen, StandardAero Chief Operating Officer
article

StandardAero Executive Charts Course For Operational Harmony

Aug 26, 2025
Chief Operating Officer Kim Ernzen discusses StandardAero’s initiative to harmonize operations across its more than 50 global facilities.

Workforce

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
article

Hawaii Builds Homegrown Path To Solve State’s MRO Talent Shortage

Aug 06, 2025
Hawaiian Airlines has partnered with the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum to launch a much-needed MRO training program for high school students.

Technology

Fokker Services component repair technician
article

Component MROs Deploy Digital Tech To Drive Sustainability

Aug 26, 2025
Digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence and data analytics, are helping to boost sustainability during component repairs.
An AAR Corp. employee on the computer
article

AAR Buys Second MRO Software Provider

Aug 12, 2025
AAR Corp. has purchased aviation maintenance software provider Aerostrat to boost its digital portfolio.

Engine Evolution

Eve Air Mobility Caption: Eve is ground-testing the four-blade stop-fold lift propeller for its eVTOL air taxi using a truck-based propulsion rig
article

Eve Tests Beta’s Motors For Its eVTOL Air Taxi

Aug 07, 2025
Beta Technologies' engine-first strategy is beginning to pay off.

Engineered

Vallair next-gen nacelle with Technician
article

Nacelle Designs Get Lighter, Stronger And Less Complex

Aug 25, 2025
Advanced materials, sustainability and durability are influencing next-gen nacelle designs.

Marketplace

Honeywell Aerospace’s LED Landing Search Light
article

Aircraft Lighting Specialists Target Performance, Maintainability

Aug 27, 2025
Aircraft lighting manufacturers are boosting product performance and simplifying installation and maintenance.

Viewpoint

CFM56-7B turbofan aircraft engine
article

Opinion: Commercial Engine MRO Faces Customer Conundrum

Aug 27, 2025
Alton Aviation explains how a shortage of spare engine parts is forcing MROs to make difficult business decisions.