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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Gulfstream Opens First On-Site Customer Support Office in Singapore
Gulfstream Aerospace opened a dedicated customer support office in Singapore on June 11, 2026, staffing it with eight professionals at Jet Aviation.
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Heatcon Asia Signs 25-Year Lease at Clark Aviation Complex
Boeing supplier Heatcon Asia inks a 25-year lease at Clark Civil Aviation Complex to open a composite repair facility by Q2 2027.
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Fly Alliance Launches FAA Part 145 Repair Station Franchise
Fly Alliance introduced FAMP on June 9, 2026, a franchise model giving aviation technicians a path to FAA Part 145 ownership.
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Japan Airlines Builds Automated Landing Gear MRO Facility
JAL breaks ground on a consolidated landing gear maintenance facility at Haneda, due for completion in December 2027.
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Andhra Pradesh Aviation Policy 2026-31 Targets 19 New Facilities
Andhra Pradesh approved a five-year aviation policy targeting 30M passenger capacity and 427,000 MT cargo by 2035.
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TAT Technologies Secures $45M in Long-Term MRO Contracts
TAT Technologies announced $45 million in long-term MRO contracts and a $4 million Q2 gain from a minority stake sale, boosting backlog…
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ATC Group Acquires Aero Controls to Expand MRO Platform
Air Transport Components acquires Seattle-based Aero Controls, adding Pacific Northwest MRO capacity and specialized repair capabilities.
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West Star Aviation Opens New MRO Facility at Addison Airport Dallas
West Star Aviation expands its MRO network with a new 40,000 sq ft satellite facility at Addison Airport, Dallas, providing maintenance and…
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Embry-Riddle Integrates Veryon Software into Aviation Maintenance Curriculum
Embry-Riddle partners with Veryon to provide aviation students hands-on training with AI-driven maintenance tracking software, enhancing workforce readiness.
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S-92 Helicopter Support Center Opens in Cabo Frio Brazil
Heli-One, Sikorsky, and Milestone Aviation launch S-92 helicopter support center in Cabo Frio to boost offshore energy operations in South America.
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DAS Aviation Introduces Engine Inlet Fix for Embraer Phenom 300
DAS Aviation and AQRD Engineering develop FAA-approved modification to resolve Embraer Phenom 300 engine inlet fastener issues with minimal downtime.
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Asia Digital Engineering Secures US$100M Loan to Refinance Debt
Asia Digital Engineering, Capital A’s MRO unit, secures US$100M loan from QNB Group to refinance private debt and support growth after exiting…
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