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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Davcon Aviation to Develop Large Hangar at Phoenix Goodyear Airport
Davcon Aviation awarded contract for 400,000 sq ft hangar at Phoenix Goodyear Airport, supporting diverse aircraft and easing congestion at Phoenix Sky…
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US Navy Fleet Readiness Center East Delivers First Metal 3D-Printed Parts
The US Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center East delivers first flight-certified metal 3D-printed parts, reducing aircraft downtime and expanding capabilities.
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Saudia Academy Gains ETEC Accreditation for Maintenance Technician Program
Saudia Academy’s Aircraft Maintenance Technician Program received ETEC accreditation, enabling academic bridging to aerospace engineering degrees and supporting Saudi Vision 2030.
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ST Engineering Secures S$4.8 Billion in Q1 2026 Contract Wins
ST Engineering announced S$4.8 billion in new contracts for Q1 2026, driven by Defence, Commercial Aerospace, and Urban Solutions segments.
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GE Aerospace and Delta TechOps Cut CF6 Engine Maintenance Time by 34 Percent
GE Aerospace and Delta TechOps collaborate to reduce CF6 engine maintenance turnaround time by 34% using the FLIGHT DECK lean model by…
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GE Aerospace Invests €110M to Address European Aerospace Skills Gap
GE Aerospace commits over €110 million in 2026 to hire 1,000 employees and expand reskilling programs across Europe amid a 20% skills…
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Lufthansa Technik Portugal Achieves EASA Certification and Expands Facility
Lufthansa Technik Portugal gains EASA Part-145 certification, appoints new Managing Director, and plans a €309M facility creating 700 jobs by 2027.
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Ontic Launches Strategic Teardown Program to Address 2026 Aviation Supply Chain
Ontic’s new teardown program recovers critical parts from retired aircraft to support aging fleets amid 2026 supply chain delays and backlog.
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Eaton Expands Aerospace Service Agreement with Air Support in EMEA
Eaton broadens its partnership with Air Support to enhance localized repair services for engine fuel components across the EMEA region.
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Joramco Achieves First Fully Paperless MRO in MENA Region
Joramco becomes the first MENA MRO to operate fully paperless with EASA-approved digital workflows, AI integration, and iPad use.
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Survival Products and Boeing Sign 10-Year Global Distribution Deal
Survival Products partners with Boeing Distribution for 10 years to distribute FAA-approved aviation life vests and rafts globally via Boeing’s logistics network.
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Envoy Air Opens Maintenance Center of Excellence in Little Rock Arkansas
Envoy Air invests over $600,000 to establish a Maintenance Center of Excellence at Little Rock airport, enhancing aircraft repair capabilities and creating…
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