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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Jet Fuel Price Surge in 2026 Impacts Global Aviation Industry
Middle East conflicts cause jet fuel prices to nearly double in 2026, pressuring airlines with higher costs, route cuts, and increased maintenance…
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Airhub Aviation Certified for Boeing 737 MAX Maintenance in Lithuania
Airhub Aviation expands its certification to include Boeing 737 MAX Line Maintenance and CAMO, enhancing support for modern aircraft fleets in Lithuania.
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Liebherr and HAECO Complete First COMAC C909 Landing Gear Overhaul
Liebherr and HAECO finalized the first major landing gear overhaul for the COMAC C909, creating a localized maintenance infrastructure in China.
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Sunvair Acquires Aircraft Systems to Expand MRO Services
Sunvair acquires Miami-based Aircraft Systems, enhancing its FAA and EASA certified MRO capabilities for commercial and cargo aerospace operators.
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GE Aerospace Deploys 360 Foam Wash Technology in Global MRO Shops
GE Aerospace expands its 360 Foam Wash engine cleaning technology across global MRO shops to improve inspection accuracy and reduce turnaround times.
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Avio Network Acquires JAT Tehnika to Expand MRO Services in Serbia
Avio Network finalized the acquisition of JAT Tehnika, enhancing its MRO capabilities with plans for modernization and expanded services in Serbia.
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Emirates Launches $5.1B Aviation Engineering Facility at Dubai South
Emirates begins construction of a $5.1 billion MRO facility at Dubai South, set to be the world’s largest with advanced repair and…
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South Korea Begins Boeing 777 Passenger-to-Freighter Conversion Project
South Korea initiates its first Boeing 777 passenger-to-freighter conversion at Incheon Airport, aiming to boost its aviation MRO sector and exports.
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Lufthansa Technik Philippines Ends Line Maintenance by August 2026
Lufthansa Technik Philippines will cease line maintenance operations to focus on heavy aircraft overhauls as Philippine Airlines internalizes routine maintenance.
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Dubai MBRAH Launches New Aerospace Industrial Complex by 2027
MBRAH in Dubai South unveils a 24,900 sqm Light Industrial and Maintenance Complex with 33 units, enhancing aviation and aerospace infrastructure.
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Global Aviation Conference Frankfurt 2026 Focuses on MRO and Sustainability
AirPro News partners with Global Aviation Conference Frankfurt 2026, highlighting MRO market growth, SAF challenges, AI, and workforce issues in aviation.
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AMAC Aerospace Completes Maintenance on Bombardier Jets in Basel
AMAC Aerospace finished maintenance and refurbishment projects on five Bombardier business jets, combining inspections with upgrades to minimize downtime.
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