Boeing has released its latest 20-year Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO), projecting that the global aviation industry will require 710,000 new maintenance technicians by 2044. This alarming shortfall in the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) workforce is emerging as a critical challenge, even as the sector rapidly expands to meet escalating passenger demand and fleet growth.
AirExplore, the largest airline in Slovakia, has entered into a long-term Power-By-The-Hour (PBH) maintenance agreement with FL Technics Wheels & Brakes to support the landing gear components of its expanding Boeing 737-800 fleet. This strategic move comes as AirExplore scales up its operations, increasing its fleet size from 9 to 16 aircraft in 2024.
GMR Aero Technic, one of India’s prominent MRO providers, has secured a three-year base maintenance agreementwith Akasa Air, a fast-growing Indian low-cost carrier. The agreement covers maintenance services for Akasa’s expanding B737 MAX fleet, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to operational reliability and GMR Aero Technic’s positioning as a preferred maintenance partner in the region.
StandardAero, a leading global provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has been selected by Firefly, a subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group, to deliver comprehensive support for the PW127M engines powering its ATR72-500 fleet. This agreement enhances Firefly’s operational reliability as it continues to scale its regional network.
N3 Engine Overhaul Services, the Germany-based joint venture between Rolls-Royce and Lufthansa Technik for engine maintenance, has named Holger Sindemann as its new Director and General Manager. Sindemann assumes the role on behalf of Rolls-Royce, succeeding Carsten Behrens, who has stepped down after a three-year tenure as planned.
Sabena technics, a leading French independent MRO provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)with Aer Lingus, Ireland’s flag carrier, to provide comprehensive base maintenance and aircraft enhancements for the airline’s Airbus A330 fleet. The work will be carried out at Sabena technics’ Bordeaux facility over a three-year period from 2026 to 2029.
Saudia Group has entered into a 13-year maintenance agreement with Air France-KLM Group, under which Air France Industries (AFI) will provide comprehensive support for 86 GE90 engines powering Saudia’s Boeing 777 fleet. The agreement represents one of the largest long-term engine maintenance contracts involving the GE90, the world’s most powerful commercial jet engine.
Airhub Aviation, a global aviation asset management and leasing company and part of GetJet Aviation Holdings, has signed a multi-year framework agreement with Airbus for direct access to engineering services and certified upgrades. This strategic partnership will enable Airhub to enhance its asset lifecycle services, particularly for midlife and end-of-life Airbus aircraft.
GOL (Brazil) has successfully completed overhauls on more than 50 B737 engines in 2024, signaling a major step forward in its fleet renewal and maintenance strategy. The carrier has announced that it remains on track to return all of its aircraft to active service by the first quarter of 2026, underscoring its determination to rebuild capacity and competitiveness in the…
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) has entered into a multi-year agreement with Lufthansa Technik, designating its Malta-based subsidiary as the primary provider for base maintenance of SAS’s growing Airbus A350 fleet. The program will commence in 2026, supporting the airline’s long-haul operations with world-class MRO services.
