Aviation Week MRO

By Alex Derber
Engine issues have proved to be “much deeper and more persistent” than their manufacturers expected, according to Air New Zealand Chief Executive Greg Foran.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ella Nethersole
Uganda Airlines reports that its Approved Maintenance Organization successfully completed its first in-house engine change on a Bombardier CRJ900 in Entebbe.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Heico is seeing sustained steady demand within its Flight Support Group (FSG).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
The maintenance arm of Ethiopian Airlines has made further progress in expanding its CFM International Leap-1B MRO capabilities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
A Cargojet Airways Boeing 767-300ER suffered "substantial" elevator surface damage when its APU doors broke away in flight, an NTSB investigation has found.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alex Derber
Vietnam’s new mega-hub Long Thanh International Airport is set to open in 2026 and carriers are developing maintenance facilities to meet the expected demand.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Aircraft fueling software specialist i6 is working with airlines to connect digital records for maintenance efficiencies.
Emerging Technologies

By Keith Mwanalushi
AerFin is ready to scale its Miami operations as operator requirements in the Americas grow.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi, Mark Pilling, Keith Mwanalushi
A look at Africa’s developing MRO market and whether the continent can get the investment into infrastructure and capabilities.
MRO Podcast

By Victoria Moores
FL Technics Indonesia is hoping to more than double its MRO facilities in Jakarta as it considers further regional expansion.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
Hanwha Aviation has secured more firepower to support its ambitious portfolio growth plans following a financing deal with KEB Hana Bank.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
HAECO Engine Services (Xiamen) has broken ground on a new facility in Xiamen, China, aimed at expanding maintenance, repair and overhaul of more engine types.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
Magnetic Leasing sees soaring values for the CFM56 engine market, but cautions that a market correction could be in store soon.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
Despite Europe's strong engine maintenance chops, it suffers from tight shop capacity and extended turnaround times resulting from new-gen durability problems.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
FAA’s review of a PW4000 failure scenario linked to a 2021 incident reaffirmed its earlier conclusion that the risks fall short of requiring a mandatory fix.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
Wet lease operator BBN Airlines Türkiye is anticipating its first Boeing 777-300 freighter conversion from Mammoth Freighters in the first quarter of 2026.
Airlines & Lessors

By James Pozzi
MTU Maintenance Lease has opened a new warehouse for stocking engine parts in Zhuhai, China, aimed at bettering support for regional customers.
Supply Chain

By Sean Broderick
The FAA is seeking public comments on proposed guidance that would define sample sizes for PMA applicants seeking certification for engine and APU parts.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alex Derber
DAE-owned maintenance provider Joramco is set to increase its capacity by roughly 30% this month as its new hangar comes online.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
Kenyan low-cost carrier Jambojet is building up in-house MRO capabilities for De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400s, hoping to eventually offer third-party services.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
Airlines are pushing for alternative engine maintenance strategies as older engines operate for longer.
MRO

By James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard
Aviation Week editors James Pozzi and Lindsay Bjerregaard are joined by Dejan Borota, CEO and co-founder of drone-based inspection specialist Mainblades.
MRO Podcast

By Angus Batey
Embraer has added Aerocardal to its network of authorized service centers, marking a return to the Chilean marketplace and a renewal of a partnership with a former dealer.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Swaati Ketkar
IndiGo is constructing a new MRO facility that will significantly boost its capabilities at Bengaluru International Airport.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Swaati Ketkar
Adani Defence Systems and Technologies has signed an agreement to acquire Indian MRO provider AAR-Indamer Technics.
Aircraft & Propulsion