Number of retirements will affect overhaul, parts markets as MRO adjusts to effects of pandemic.

To thrive in the post-crisis environment, MROs will have to upgrade their offerings and strengthen partnerships with their customers.

MRO providers move ahead with consolidations despite adverse impacts from COVID-19 pandemic.

How Ryanair is adjusting its MRO strategy to deal with fleet grounding and post-COVID-19 recovery.

The current airline traffic downturn may provide opportunities for MRO improvements.

The MRO has signed a new line maintenance contract with Air Wisconsin Airlines and is adding technicians and facilities to support growing freighter operations across the U.S.

China’s domestic flights had recovered to almost 80% of January levels by May 31, up from 20% in late February, according to RadarBox. That is a recovery in flights, not passenger counts or airline revenues. Nevertheless, it has meant a substantial recovery in work on narrowbodies for China’s MROs. 

Like many shops across Europe, Iberia Maintenance began ramping up activity last month following a slowing of operations in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak and the airline MRO says it is now adopting a week-by-week approach when assessing demand increases.