Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and AerCap, which have offices in Dubai, have entered into exclusive negotiations to form a LEAP engine leasing joint venture to support AFI KLM E&M LEAP Premier MRO customers worldwide.

RSR Aviation Services of India and Alpha Aircraft Systems of the USA have entered into an agreement to get into the MRO sector by opening an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) facility in India.

Rolls-Royce has launched the first of two Durability Enhancement Packages, that will more than double the duration Trent 1000 engines remain in service before needing scheduled maintenance.

MRO company Joramco has received the approval from the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) to perform line and base maintenance checks on the Embraer ERJ-190 series powered by PW1900G engine.

Geopolitical tensions on the subcontinent have spilled into civil aerospace, with Air India looking to “adjust plans” and shift maintenance work on its widebody aircraft away from Turkish Technic over Turkiye’s support for Pakistan.

The bustling MRO & Aircraft Interiors Middle East event showcased the region's booming MRO industry, featuring insights from top executives and addressing critical sector challenges.

Airbus’ plan for an ultra-efficient successor to the A320 has received a funding commitment from Paris for €300 million ($330 million) per year, from 2024-27.