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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Pratt & Whitney and Cebu Pacific Secure 12-Year Engine Maintenance Deal
Cebu Pacific partners with Pratt & Whitney on a 12-year EngineWise™ agreement, leveraging GTF engines to cut emissions and fuel use for…
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Delta TechOps Modernizes Aviation Maintenance with AAR Trax Software
Delta TechOps adopts AAR’s Trax cloud-based MRO platform to digitize workflows, enhance efficiency, and support 6,000+ technicians in line maintenance operations.
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Hanwha Aviation Acquires US MRO Facility to Expand Aerospace Services
South Korea’s Hanwha Aviation enters engine maintenance sector through US acquisition, aiming to offer integrated leasing and MRO solutions amid growing market…
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TAT Technologies Secures Global APU MRO Deal with Major Cargo Carrier
Five-year agreement valued up to $55M expands aircraft maintenance services for global cargo fleets, aligning with APU market growth trends.
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Asia Digital Engineering Gains EASA and FAA MRO Certifications
Malaysia’s ADE secures global aviation certifications, expands Kuala Lumpur facility, and positions for MRO market growth through digital innovation.
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Greenbriar Equity Acquires West Star Aviation in Strategic MRO Deal
Private equity firm Greenbriar acquires leading MRO provider West Star Aviation to capitalize on $90B+ market growth and aviation digital transformation trends.
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ExecuJet Belgium Completes Its First Heavy Check on Falcon 7X
Dassault subsidiary ExecuJet MRO Services achieves milestone with first Falcon 7X heavy maintenance check at Belgium facility, reinforcing global MRO expertise.
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Maverick Aviation Acquires Maxcraft Avionics for North American Expansion
Maverick Aviation’s acquisition of Canada’s Maxcraft Avionics enhances technical capabilities and expands its North American avionics service reach.
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Storm Aviation Secures EASA A330 Maintenance Approval in Scotland
FL Technics subsidiary Storm Aviation obtains EASA Part 145 certification for Airbus A330 base maintenance at Glasgow-Prestwick, enhancing Europe’s wide-body MRO capabilities…
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ITP Aero Wins RNLAF Apache Engine Maintenance Contract
Spanish firm ITP Aero to maintain Royal Netherlands Air Force AH-64E Apache engines under multi-year MRO agreement, boosting NATO readiness.
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Turkish Airlines Rolls-Royce Launch Engine Hub in Türkiye
Turkish Airlines and Rolls-Royce partner to build a $700M aircraft engine maintenance facility in Türkiye, boosting exports and MRO leadership by 2027.
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Wizz Air Enhances Fleet Maintenance with AI Technology
Wizz Air partners with Aerogility to optimize aircraft maintenance using AI, reducing costs and supporting sustainability goals.
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