Aircraft MRO: Latest News and Analysis
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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Radia and Atitech Partner to Support WindRunner Aircraft in EMEA
Radia partners with Atitech for MRO and engineering support of the WindRunner aircraft, enabling large-scale wind energy and defense logistics.
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Strategic Aircraft Teardowns Address Aviation Supply Chain Challenges
Supply constraints push airlines to use strategic teardowns, unlocking value from mid-life aircraft and boosting the USM market for certified parts.
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VSE Corporation Expands Aviation Aftermarket with Aero 3 Acquisition
VSE Corporation acquires Aero 3 for $350M to enhance MRO services in global wheel and brake aviation aftermarket.
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Barnes Group Completes Split Into Aerospace and Industrial Firms
Barnes Group separates into Barnes Aerospace and The Industrial Solutions Group to drive focused growth and innovation in specialized markets.
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SalamAir and MAI Launch Long-Term Aircraft Maintenance Facility in Oman
SalamAir and Mach Aerospace International partner to open a 10-year aircraft wheels and brakes maintenance hub at Muscat Airport, advancing Oman’s Vision…
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Korean Air and Lockheed Martin Partner to Enhance Indo Pacific Military Readiness
Korean Air and Lockheed Martin join forces to improve U.S. military aircraft maintenance and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Korean Air Unveils Next Gen UAVs and AI Tech at ADEX 2025
Korean Air presents advanced UAVs, AI-driven systems, and a Lockheed Martin MRO partnership at ADEX 2025, boosting aerospace innovation.
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Mazatlán Aerospace Park Launches Mexico’s First Private Runway
Mazatlán Aerospace Park introduces Mexico’s first private runway enabling full aircraft production, boosting innovation and high-tech jobs.
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Gulfstream Opens New Texas Repair and Overhaul Center in Dallas Fort Worth
Gulfstream expands MRO services with a new Texas facility to improve support and reduce turnaround times for its global fleet.
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AI Operations Manager Enhances Predictive Aviation Maintenance
CORRIDOR and West Star Aviation launch an AI tool to improve predictive maintenance, reduce downtime, and boost MRO efficiency.
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Sabena technics and Daher Extend Aerospace Logistics Partnership in France
Sabena technics and Daher renew their partnership at Bordeaux-Mérignac, enhancing aerospace MRO logistics with digital tools for improved efficiency.
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FL Technics Expands to Lead Europe’s Wheels and Brakes MRO Market
FL Technics plans to become Europe’s largest independent wheels and brakes MRO provider, expanding its network and emphasizing sustainability.
Related topics
MRO & Manufacturing category · Supply Chain · Engines & propulsion · Contracts · Training · Certification
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