MRO IT
Aer Lingus advance aircraft maintenance with AISmartPlan
International Airlines Group (IAG) member Aer Lingus have announced a new commercial partnership with AISmartPlan. The startup joined the IAGi Accelerator in 2025, a dedicated programme helping IAG's airlines connect with emerging companies. AISmartPlan's innovative...
Emirates begin construction on $5bn MRO facility
Emirates have begun construction on a high-tech US$5.1 billion MRO facility in Dubai South. Totalling 1.1 million square metres, once complete the building will be one of the world's largest by volume, as well as the largest steel structure in the Gulf. China Railway...
Soji AI and Active Partners collaborate on AI for MRO records
Singaporean software developers Soji AI have announced a new collaboration with Active Partners to advance AI use in MRO record keeping. Under the partnership, the parties will explore how technology can optimise the delivery and inspection of aircraft and engines....
First look at the agenda for Aerospace Tech Week 2026
Aerospace Tech Week (ATW) have unveiled the agenda for the next edition of the event, taking place in November. This year the conference will be held in London for the first time, bringing together innovators across the industry while highlighting the UK's dynamic...
Pratt & Whitney to invest $100m in engine MRO
Engine manufacturers Pratt & Whitney have revealed they are investing more than US$100 million across three maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sites in a bid to reduce delays. Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines are the main targets for improving capacity....
Korean Air digitises engine MRO with Ramco Systems
Korean Air have gone live with Ramco Systems software at the heart of their engine maintenance system. Providing real-time operational data on output, costs, and performance, the system connects with a range of internal and external systems to streamline processes....
Ongoing conflict in Middle East will disrupt global MRO
The US-Israel attack on Iran has not only caused the cancellation and diversion of tens of thousands of flights: maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) will also be significantly disrupted. Iran's ongoing retaliatory strikes on Gulf states, including Bahrain,...
Aerospace Tech Week confirms partnership with ADS Group
Aerospace Tech Week, the premier international exhibition and conference for the aerospace technology community, is proud to announce a new partnership with ADS Group as the event prepares to launch its inaugural UK edition in London. The move to the UK marks an...
Pegasus Airlines open $40m in-house MRO facility
Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines have significantly boosted their in-house MRO capabilities with a new US$40 million facility. Situated at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, the facility consists of three new hangars, two for maintenance and one for paint. These...
Saudia select Veryon Defect Analysis for prescriptive maintenance
Saudia have selected aviation software and information services provider Veryon to support corrective action across their fleet. Using AI and natural language processing, Veryon Defect Analysis can group related defect reports to highlight recurring maintenance...
Ryanair cuts deal with CFM to bring engine maintenance in-house
Irish low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair have signed a 15-year services agreement with engine manufacturer CFM to bring maintenance capabilities in-house. The terms of the deal will see the airline buy US$1 billion in spare parts annually from CFM, a joint venture between...
Virgin Australia begins predictive maintenance with Embraer’s AHEAD
Under a long-term agreement, Embraer will equip Virgin Australia's fleet of E2s with its AHEAD (Aircraft Health Analysis and Diagnosis) system. AHEAD is designed to help airlines begin a predictive maintenance programme, providing critical information for identifying...
Airbus predict services demand in APAC will reach $138.7bn
Airbus's latest Global Services Forecast (GSF) for the Asia-Pacific region predicts that services demand in the region will reach US$138.7 billion by 2044. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%, APAC is set to be the most dynamic aviation services market...
Thai Airways advances plans for new MRO hub in Utapao
Thai Airways are awaiting approval from the board of directors to construct a US$418 million MRO hub at Utapao in Southeast Thailand. Work on the so-called 'smart hangar' would begin in 2027, with 2030 set as a targeted opening date. The proposed site lies beside...
Airbus says China will become world’s largest afterservices market
In a new report, Airbus predict that the centre of aviation's afterservices market is shifting eastwards. The manufacturing and technology firm's latest Global Services Forecast (GSF) asserts that the sector in China will more than double in value over the next 20...
Aerospace Tech Week is coming to London in 2026!
We are excited to announce a significant strategic update to Aerospace Tech Week 2026: the event will now take place in London, UK! Moving from Munich, Germany to the world-leading Excel exhibition centre means the event can better serve the evolving needs of the...
Most A320s back in service after solar radiation software issue
Airbus has reported that the majority of A320 and A320neo aircraft have returned to operation after being grounded suddenly on 28 November. A safety alert was issued after a JetBlue A320 experienced an uncontrolled descent lasting for several seconds during a flight...
British Airways chooses cloud-based MRO platform
British Airways (BA) have chosen MRO-PRO to digitise and manage the airline's entire line maintenance network. The partnership represents a significant advance in BA's modernisation strategy. Thanks to MRO-PRO's cloud-based software, the carrier can now tap real-time...
Can robotics address the MRO workforce shortage in aviation?
The aviation industry continues to struggle against high labour costs and skilled workforce shortages. And as the aircraft order backlog only goes up, effective maintenance and repair is more crucial than ever in keeping older aircraft in service for longer. Robotics...
How AIXI have advanced AI to upgrade MRO data and analytics
Back in April, our Aerospace Tech Review Awards 2025 honoured a range of cutting-edge startups, speakers, and collaborations across the aerospace industry. Most Disruptive Startup went to AIXI, an innovative data and analytics company that is giving aviation MRO data...