Maintenance, repair and overhaul is the industry that keeps the world’s fleet airworthy — and, in the current cycle, one of the tightest markets in aviation. Delayed deliveries of new aircraft have kept older jets flying longer; engine reliability issues have filled shop queues; and hangar capacity, skilled labour and spare parts are all short. That combination has made MRO capacity a strategic asset for airlines and a magnet for investment and consolidation. AirPro News is edited by people who spent their careers in maintenance, and this page gathers every MRO story we publish, newest first.
What we watch
- Capacity. New hangars and engine shops, capability additions, and where airlines are sending heavy checks — North America, Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Asia.
- Engines. Shop-visit demand for the CFM56, V2500, LEAP and GTF families, the parts and turnaround-time pressures behind it, and the engine MRO joint ventures being formed to meet it.
- Contracts and consolidation. Long-term maintenance agreements, component support deals, acquisitions and joint ventures across independent MROs, OEM aftermarket arms and airline maintenance divisions.
- Parts and approvals. Used serviceable material, teardowns, PMA parts and DER repairs, and regulatory approvals such as FAA Part 145 and EASA Part-145 certifications for new facilities.
- Workforce and technology. Technician shortages and training programmes, digital records, predictive maintenance and the tools changing hangar work.
Latest MRO coverage
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Safran Invests MX2 Billion to Expand Aerospace Facilities in Mexico
Safran commits MX$2.06 billion to expand aerospace plants in Queretaro, Mexico, creating 238 jobs and boosting engine assembly and MRO capabilities.
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South Africa ADS-B Mandate Spurs Aviation Modernization by 2025
South Africa requires ADS-B installation by June 2025 to enhance aviation safety and efficiency with ExecuJet leading upgrades on business jets.
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EPC Aerospace Establishes U.S. Headquarters at Orlando Airport
EPC Aerospace opens its U.S. HQ at Orlando International Airport, starting a global expansion with new MRO centers in the U.S., U.K.,…
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STS Line Maintenance Gains Key Colombian Aviation Certification
STS Line Maintenance receives UAEAC certification, enabling authorized aircraft maintenance in Colombia and expanding its Latin American presence.
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Satys Expands Aircraft Painting Facility on Florida Space Coast
Satys opens a new advanced aircraft painting facility in Florida’s Space Coast, partnering with Dassault Aviation and creating skilled jobs.
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Veryon Acquires EBIS to Integrate Aviation Maintenance Platforms
Veryon acquires EBIS to unify aircraft and ground support equipment maintenance, delivering an integrated, AI-driven solution for MRO operations.
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Dornier Technology Gains FAA Approval for Airbus A320 Maintenance
Dornier Technology receives US FAA certification to perform heavy maintenance on Airbus A320 family, boosting its global MRO market presence.
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WestJet Boeing 737 Landing Gear Collapse Investigation in St Maarten
TSB investigates WestJet Boeing 737 landing gear collapse in St Maarten linked to a fractured aft trunnion pin from maintenance issues.
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AAR Acquires HAECO Americas to Expand North American MRO Capacity
AAR CORP acquires HAECO Americas for $78M, expanding maintenance capacity and securing $850M in contracts to address North American MRO demand.
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FL Technics Indonesia Launches Boeing 737 MAX Maintenance Services
FL Technics Indonesia starts Boeing 737 MAX maintenance, expanding local MRO capabilities amid fleet modernization and market growth.
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StandardAero Delivers 1000th J85 Engine to USAF T38 Trainer
StandardAero marks delivery of 1,000th J85-5 engine to USAF, supporting the T-38 Talon pilot training aircraft and highlighting a key public-private partnership.
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AerFin Advances Engine MRO with In-House CFM56-5B Repair
AerFin completes first in-house top case repair on CFM56-5B engines, enhancing MRO capacity and reducing costs and downtime for airlines.
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