StandardAero, a major US-based MRO and aerospace services provider, has announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 30 million shares of its common stock. The shares, priced at $28.00 each, are being offered by two of the company’s current stockholders and not by StandardAero itself.
Air Astana Group, the national airline of Kazakhstan, has confirmed that the delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 has been pushed to the second half of 2026, marking a delay from the previously expected timeline. The move comes amid broader adjustments to fleet schedules as the carrier aligns its long-haul strategy with updated operational forecasts and capacity planning.
Lufthansa Technik reported a 49.5% increase in adjusted EBIT to US$183 million during the first quarter of 2025, supported by a robust 18.4% growth in revenue to US$2.2 billion. The results reflect sustained recovery in global MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) demand.
Lion Air, one of Indonesia’s largest low-cost carriers, has selected StandardAero, a leading independent MRO provider, to deliver maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for its CFM56-7B engine fleet. These engines power the airline’s large fleet of Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft.
Jordan Airmotive, a prominent MRO provider based in Amman, has announced a strengthened partnership with SCAT Airlines of Kazakhstan by expanding its scope of services to include maintenance and full overhaul capabilities for CFM56-7B engines. This move builds on a previously established relationship and reflects increasing regional demand for reliable engine support services.
MTU Maintenance, the German-based global engine service provider, has announced the expansion of its MRO portfolio in the United States to include LEAP and GEnx engines. As part of this strategic move, its Fort Worth, Texas location will evolve from an on-site service center into a full disassembly, assembly, and test facility, enabling complete overhauls for these two key engine types.
AFI KLM E&M, the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) arm of the Air France–KLM Group, has signed a comprehensive extended maintenance agreement with CMA CGM AIR CARGO, both based in France, covering the GE90 engines that power the latter’s long-haul freighter fleet.
Aeolus Engine Services, based in Ireland, has strategically expanded its engine portfolio with the purchase of four CFM56-7B26/3 engines. These engines, acquired in ‘As Removed’ condition, signify the company’s commitment to enhancing its capabilities in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of commercial aircraft engines.
Korean Air is nearing the finalization of a major $32.7 billion agreement that will significantly expand and modernize its long-haul fleet. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) includes the acquisition of 20 Boeing B777-9 and 20 Boeing B787-10 aircraft, with options for 10 additional aircraft and up to ten spare engines.
Lufthansa Technik (Germany) and Hebei Airlines (China) have strengthened their long-term cooperation with a comprehensive Engine Maintenance Services contract focused on CFM56-7B engines used in the airline’s Boeing 737-800 fleet. This agreement reinforces Lufthansa Technik’s role as a key MRO provider for Chinese carriers, ensuring high operational reliability and cost-efficient maintenance solutions.
